MIT Webinar: The future of Energy Storage
MITEI's The Future of Energy Storage report is the culmination of more than three years of research by faculty, scientists, engineers, and researchers. The report focuses on the mid-century time horizon and examines the range of technologies that will be important in the unfolding decarbonization of the electric grid. These include electrochemical, thermal, compressed air, and pumped storage technologies, as well as hydrogen. The report further addresses the role the US federal government should play in advancing new technologies and adapting regulation to accommodate a future in which storage plays a prominent role.In this webinar series, report authors will present the major sections of the report in one-hour sessions for a technical audience with ample time for Q&A. Sessions will be moderated by MITEI Director Robert Armstrong and MITEI Deputy Director Robert Stoner.Tuesday, July 26 10:00 am ET – Electrochemical battery technology11:00 am ET – Materials for energy storageRegister.Wednesday, July 2710:00 am ET– Hydrogen, thermal, compressed air, and gravity storage technology11:00 am ET– Storage in the electricity system: Key modeling results through 2050Register.Thursday, July 2811:00 am ET – Regulatory considerations for high VRE electricity systemsRegister.