Innovation in energy storage academic industry collaboration

What are the new energy innovation hubs?

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the creation of two new Energy Innovation Hubs led by DOE national laboratories across the country. One of the national hubs, the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), is led by Argonne National Laboratory and co-led by Berkeley Lab and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

How will the stories research consortium accelerate the development of hybrid energy storage?

The StoRIES research consortium will accelerate the development of innovative hybrid energy storage systems. (Photo: Amadeus Bramsiepe, KIT) The member states of the European Union (EU) plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This will not only require extended use of renewable energy sources, but also investments in energy storage systems.

What is the Energy Storage Research Alliance (Esra)?

The Energy Storage Research Alliance will focus on advancing battery technology to help the U.S. achieve a clean and secure energy future Berkeley Lab’s contributions to ESRA include world-leading energy storage research expertise and capabilities, such as the Advanced Light Source. Credit: Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab

How can a decarbonized energy system research platform overcome intermittency challenges?

A deeply decarbonized energy system research platform needs materials science advances in battery technology to overcome the intermittency challenges of wind and solar electricity. Simultaneously, policies designed to build market growth and innovation in battery storage may complement cost reductions across a suite of clean energy technologies.

Does R&D spending drive innovation?

We find that R&D spending is a strong indicator of driving innovation. Therefore, concomitant increases in R&D spending across energy research would promote a diverse suite of storage technologies and materials science advances. Global battery price and output volume data collection.

What is Energy Materials Research?

Energy materials research highlights the convergence of science and technology, with social science, economics, and policy. How do these different areas inform each other to enable real-world changes? I always think that, as scientists, we tend to underperform in terms of reaching out to the public.