New energy storage project for graduate students in energy storage science and engineering

What is an energy storage project?

An energy storage project is a cluster of battery banks (or modules) that are connected to the electrical grid. These battery banks are roughly the same size as a shipping container. These are also called Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or grid-scale/utility-scale energy storage or battery storage systems.

Why do we need an energy storage solution?

For example, solar cells only generate power when the sun is shining, wind turbines only generate power when there is wind, and so on. An energy storage solution is therefore required which can quickly and reliably respond to match supply with demand.

Why is energy storage important?

The energy storage industry is crucial for achieving environmental sustainability and supporting net-zero goals by enabling efficient renewable energy integration and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Read more Advancing Trigeneration Recovery Efficient Energy Storage (TREES) Technology for multi-vector sustainable energy systems.

Can Stanford create a circular economy for energy storage?

Stanford University is forming an academic-industrial consortium to co-innovate a circular economy for energy storage that meet the needs of the rapidly growing electric vehicle and grid storage markets.

How long can electrical energy be stored?

Unfortunately, they have a decidedly short storage duration, with even so-called long-duration technologies only targeting 10-100 hours. Ideally, we would want the capability to store electrical energy between seasons, or perhaps even years.