Practical energy storage

What is energy storage technology RD&D?

OE’s development of innovative tools improves storage reliability and safety, analysis, and performance validation. Energy Storage Technology RD&D: Improving performance characteristics, characterizing novel materials, reducing costs, ensuring safety and reliability, and uncovering community benefits.

What is the energy storage Grand Challenge?

Energy Storage Grand Challenge: Increasing America’s global leadership in energy storage through a DOE-wide effort led by OE and EERE to develop, commercialize, and use next-generation technologies.

Can graphene be used in energy storage?

Since the first attempt for using graphene in lithium-ion batteries, graphene has been demonstrated as a key component in electrochemical energy storage technologies. However, the unique roles of graphene beyond traditional carbon in energy storage are still unclear and need to be clarified.