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Director of the national energy storage center

Prof. Shirley Meng of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering will serve as the director of the Energy Storage Research Alliance, a new DOE national hub focused on the nation’s most pressing battery challenges. (Photo by John Zich)

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What is Berkeley Lab's new energy storage center?

A brainchild of Lab Director Mike Witherell last spring, the intent was to reinforce Berkeley Lab’s role as a serious national energy storage player, highlight the Lab’s new Energy Storage Center which was established in the fall of 2020, and shine a spotlight on the depth and breadth of exciting energy storage work taking place at the Lab.

What happened at the National Energy Storage Summit 2022?

Published on April 28, 2022 by Ruby Barcklay. 1,520 attendees. 104 speakers. Live endorsement by the Secretary of Energy. A livestream from space. By all measures, the National Energy Storage Summit, led by Berkeley Lab on March 8-9, was a resounding success. Such an endeavor was the work of many hands over many months.

What is the Energy Storage Research Alliance?

The Energy Storage Research Alliance will focus on advancing battery technology to help the U.S. achieve a clean and secure energy future and become dominant in new energy storage industries.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is critical in the fight against climate change. It’s a major area of focus for the Department of Energy (DOE) because of its importance as a solution for energy-efficient transportation, buildings, industry, the evolving grid, and resilience.