National energy storage center

What is the National Energy Storage Summit?

On March 8 and 9, Berkeley Lab is hosting the National Energy Storage Summit, a virtual public event that will connect thought leaders across industry, government, communities, and the research enterprise to catalyze partnerships and accelerate solutions around specific challenges to America’s energy storage future.

What is the energy storage center?

The Energy Storage Center brings together more than 100 Berkeley Lab researchers to conduct pioneering work across the entire energy storage landscape, from discovery science to applied research, deployment, analysis, and policy research.

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.

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.

Why is exponential energy storage important?

Exponential energy storage deployment is both expected and needed in the coming decades, enabling our nation’s just transition to a clean, affordable, and resilient energy future.