From portable electronics, to vehicles, and power grids, the need for energy storage is ever-present in modern society. But as technology advances and the demand for energy grows, where will human beings turn next? How will these solutions be developed?

This course examines two very important energy storage applications for the future: grid scale electricity and batteries. Learn about the chemistry and materials science behind these solutions, in addition to the economics that influence their development.

Coursework includes short videos, online exercises and a quick knowledge check at the end.

  • Explain how key energy storage technologies integrate with the grid
  • Understand the best way to use storage technologies for energy reliability
  • Identify energy storage applications and markets for Li ion batteries, hydrogen, pumped hydro storage (PHS), pumped hydroelectric storage (PHES), compressed air energy storage (CAES), flywheels, and thermal storage
  • Differentiate between lithium ion (Li ion) batteries, acid lead batteries, and grid scale batteries