Power for the people! Different energy storage applications have different sets of requirements (safety, size, weight, and cost) and must be taken into account during battery development and design. Is the application better suited for high energy or high power? The answer then determines cell chemistry and cell architecture.

The Emerging Energy Storage Applications: Delivering the Right Charge at the Right Time conference explores the latest trends in energy storage, from small-scale mobility applications to large-scale industrial projects.

Final Agenda

Wednesday, March 22

11:10 am Conference Registration Open

11:10 Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own

Plenary Keynote Program

12:40 pm Opening Remarks

12:45 Battery Innovator Award

12:55 Gigafactory Material Sourcing and Cell Production

Kurt Kelty, Senior Director, Cell Supply Chain & Business Development, Tesla Motors

This presentation will examine the status on material sourcing and sustainable material sourcing for the Gigafactory. In addition, the production of cells for energy products manufactured at the Gigafactory including the Powerwall and Powerpack will be discussed.

1:25 Surprising Chemistry in Li-Ion Cells

Jeff Dahn, Ph.D., FRSC, Professor of Physics and Atmospheric Science, NSERC/Tesla Canada Industrial Research Chair, and Canada Research Chair, Dalhousie University

It is important to increase the operating voltage of NMC Li-ion cells to obtain higher energy density. However, the electrolyte reacts with the positive electrode at high voltage. Using simple experiments involving only pouch bags, we show that the products of these reactions are extremely harmful to the positive electrode. This talk demonstrates how these harmful reactions at the positive electrode can be virtually stopped, leading to superb NMC Li-ion cells that can operate at high potential.

1:55 Advances within the BYD EDV Program and Its Technology

Xi Shen, Ph.D., Senior Director and General Manager, BYD EDV Batteries, China

WenFeng Jiang, Ph.D., R&D General Manager, BYD EDV Batteries, China

The high demand EDV for transportation worldwide has created significant market opportunities for BYD. Since the earlier F3DM and E6, BYD has broadly expanded its EDV business and technology to various fields including public transportation (e6 and E-bus), private transportation (Qin, Tang, etc.) and special transportation (forklift, city logistics vehicle, city cleaning vehicle, etc.) This talk shares the progress of the EDV program.

2:25 Charging Forward: Explosive Global Growth in the Battery Industry – Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Ph.D., CEO, Founder, Chairman, Cadenza Innovation, LLC; Founder, Boston Power

This talk will highlight insights on the emerging global ecosystem that is rapidly developing complex systems and opening doors to innovators who are teaming up with established battery and non–battery players. The presentation will inspire the audience to stay true to data and yet push the design envelope for high performance, low cost, safe energy storage solutions.

This talk will highlight insights on the emerging global ecosystem that is rapidly developing complex systems and opening doors to innovators who are teaming up with established battery and non–battery players. The presentation will inspire the audience to stay true to data and yet push the design envelope for high performance, low cost, safe energy storage solutions.

2:55 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

Stationary Energy Storage: Grid Applications

3:40 Organizer’s Opening Remarks

Mary Ann Brown, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge EnerTech

3:45 Chairperson’s Remarks

Kevin Fok, Senior Project Manager, LG Chem Power, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Chem, Ltd.

3:50 Quality Assurance for PV Battery Power Plants and PV Battery Systems in Commercial Applications and Mini-Grids

Matthias Vetter, Ph.D., Head, Electrical Energy Storage, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

The integration of battery storage in grid-connected photovoltaic systems or PV diesel mini-grids enables high solar fractions and is often more cost-effective than conventional power supplies relying upon fossil fuels. With this presentation, a wide array of services – necessary for a successful implementation and operation of PV battery systems – will be described. Included are the quality assurance of PV systems, battery system technology and battery storage integration in PV systems.

4:20 Integrated Solar Energy Conversion and Redox Flow Battery Devices

Song Jin, Ph.D., Professor, Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Due to the intermittent nature of sunlight, practical solar energy utilization systems demand both efficient solar energy conversion and inexpensive large-scale energy storage. Compared with separated solar conversion and storage devices, combining both functions into a single integrated device represents a more efficient, compact and cost-effective approach to utilize solar energy. We have developed novel integrated solar-charged storage devices that build on silicon solar cells and emerging organic redox flow batteries.

4:50 Energy Storage Project Perspectives and Case Studies

Kevin Fok, Senior Project Manager, LG Chem Power, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Chem, Ltd.

During the past several years, energy storage systems have been implemented into the electric grid for key applications. This presentation covers the perspectives and experiences gained during the course of developing, installing, commissioning, and operating energy storage projects. Case studies of recently deployed projects will also be discussed.

5:20 Rationally Designed 1D/2D Core/Shell Nanowires for Flexible Supercapacitors

Nitin Choudhary, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Associate, Yeonwoong (Eric) Jung Research Group, NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida

The present study explores a novel 1D/2D core/shell flexible supercapacitor design enabled by facile oxidation/sulfurization methods. One-body evolution of 1D h-WO3 core and 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) WS2 shell from a tungsten (W) foil renders high mechanical integrity, seamless atomic interfaces, and fast ion-transport for high-performance electrochemical performance. These flexible supercapacitors exhibit excellent energy density (0.06 Wh/cm3) and unprecedented cycle life (30,000 cycles), outperforming almost all the state-of-the-art technologies such as lithium thin-film batteries, porous graphene, and electrolytic capacitors.

5:35 Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

6:30 Close of Day

Thursday, March 23

7:45 am Registration Open

7:45 Interactive Breakout Discussion Groups with Continental Breakfast

Participants choose a specific breakout discussion group to join. Each group has a moderator to ensure focused discussions around key issues within the topic. This format allows participants to meet potential collaborators, share examples from their work, vet ideas with peers, and be part of a group problem-solving endeavor. The discussions provide an informal exchange of ideas and are not meant to be a corporate or specific product discussion. Please click here for full details

TABLE 1: Getting Great Technology to Market: Licensing Business Models and Strategies

Dan Abraham, Ph.D., Vice President, Science and Business Strategy, MPEG LA

TABLE 2: Development of North American Supply of Low-Cost Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Edward R. Buiel, Ph.D., President and CEO, Coulometrics, LLC

TABLE 3: Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Battery and Its Impact on Safety and Life

Wenquan Lu, Ph.D., Principal Chemical Engineer, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory

TABLE 4: Addressing Li-Ion Cell-Level Safety and Performance Requirements for EV Applications as Commercially Available Energy Densities Approach 300 Wh/kg

Derek C. Johnson, Ph.D., Vice President, Global R&D, A123 Systems, LLC

TABLE 5: Lessons Learned from the Samsung Galaxy Note7 Battery Safety Events

Shmuel De-Leon, CEO, Shmuel De-Leon Energy, Ltd.

TABLE 6: Li-Ion Battery Safety: Prediction, Prevention, Levels and Legalities

John Zhang, Ph.D., Senior Technology Executive Officer, Asahi Kensai Group, Japan

TABLE 7: Conductive Additives for High Rate LIB Performance

Rob Privette, Vice President, Energy Markets, XG Sciences

TABLE 8: Battery Modeling and Simulation

Khosrow (Nema) Nematollahi, Ph.D., Chairman and CTO, Renewable Energy, Advanced Renewable Power LLC

TABLE 9: Lessons Learned in Commercialization of New Battery Technologies

Colin Wessells, Ph.D., CEO, Alveo Energy

TABLE 10: Battery Charging, What Features Will Be Required in the Future?

Naoki Matsumura, Senior Technologist, Intel Corporation

8:45 Session Break

Flow Batteries: Deliver the Right Charge at the Right Time

9:00 Chairperson’s Remarks

H. Frank Gibbard, Ph.D., CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, WattJoule Corp.

9:05 FEATURED PRESENTATION: Organic Aqueous Flow Batteries for Massive Electrical Energy Storage

Michael J. Aziz, Ph.D., Gene and Tracy Sykes Professor of Materials and Energy Technologies, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University

Storing large amounts of electrical energy is increasingly important with growing electricity generation from intermittent renewable sources. Flow batteries show promise because the designer can independently scale the power and energy components of the system by maintaining all electro-active species in fluids, but abundance and cost of these materials limit wide-scale utilization. We have developed an approach using the aqueous redox chemistry of small, inexpensive organic molecules such as quinones. This may enable massive electrical energy storage at greatly reduced cost.

9:35 Next-Generation Liquid Energy Storage Systems

H. Frank Gibbard, Ph.D., CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, WattJoule Corp.

This presentation reviews recent advances in the technology and near-term prospects for commercialization of redox flow batteries. Emphasis is placed on the most promising electrochemical systems; advanced supporting electrolytes for high performance, greater energy density, and lower cost; advanced materials and cell stack designs for high power; and the prospects for long system lifetime, high cycle life, safety and low cost.

10:05 New Membranes for Aqueous Batteries

Michael A. Hickner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Corning Faculty Fellow, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University

New polymer membranes are needed to advance energy storage and conversion technologies for distributed and grid-scale applications. We have recently demonstrated new ion-conducting polymer membranes that have achieved excellent performance and long-lifetime stability in vanadium redox flow batteries, a leading technology candidate for deployment in renewable power networks and grid-scale energy storage systems with sizes ranging from 10s to 100s of megawatts. Membrane designs for aqueous systems will be discussed.

10:35 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

Hybrid Formats for ESS

11:20 Hybrid-Supercapacitors Bridge the Energy Gap between Batteries and Capacitors

Gene Armstrong, MSEE, Director of Applications, Engineering, Paper Battery Company

Advances in asymmetric supercapacitors and Hybrid-Supercapacitors now provide a competitive alternative to EDLC Supercapacitors and battery technology in multiple application spaces. With an energy density exceeding that of lead-acid and 5 times greater than EDLCs, Hybrid-Supercapacitors will eventually challenge traditional battery technology across more applications requiring long life, safety and high reliability. We present a comparative analysis of Hybrid-Supercapacitors, EDLCs and Li-ion batteries and their intersecting applications.

11:50 Hybrid-Energy Storage Systems at Siemens Mobility

Michael Meinert, Ph.D., Senior Expert, Energy Storage Systems & Head, Centre of Expertise Energy Storage Systems, Mobility Division, Technology and Innovation, Siemens AG

Use of Energy Storage Systems containing DLC and traction batteries on trams were developed by the prototyping at the customer site south of Lisbon. Nowadays, the first fleet is being commissioned in Qatar using DLC, lithium-ion battery and charging units to drive the trams without catenary. Further applications on Rolling Stock or buses will use traction batteries and charging units. The presentation gives an overview about technologies used at Siemens Mobility.

12:20 pm Lithium-Ion Battery Modeling, Simulation, and Mobile Power Grid

Khosrow (Nema) Nematollahi, Ph.D., Chairman and CTO, Renewable Energy, Advanced Renewable Power LLC

All Allison transit buses in the Unites States and Europe are installing the lithium-ion battery that I engineered fully by digital modeling and simulation. I used advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for thermal, fluid, stress, shock, vibration, and impact.

12:50 Session Break

1:00 Networking Luncheon (All Are Welcome)

2:00 Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing

Alternative Chemistries: Deliver the Right Charge at the Right Time

2:30 Chairperson’s Remarks

Eugene S. Smotkin, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University

2:35 Environmental Life Cycle Issues with Perfluorinated Sulfonated Ionomer-Based Fuel Cells

Eugene S. Smotkin, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University

3:05 A High-Power, Long Cycle Life Sodium-Ion Battery Based on Prussian Blue Electrodes

Colin Wessells, Ph.D., CEO, Alveo Energy

Alveo Energy has developed a novel sodium-ion cell chemistry for high-power, long cycle life stationary applications. These cells are based on Prussian blue electrodes and an aqueous-organic cosolvent electrolyte and have achieved tens of thousands of deep discharge cycles without appreciable loss. This presentation focuses on the relationship between fundamental materials properties and the device-level performance of the resulting technology.

3:35 Development of Ni-MH Battery for Electronical Energy Storage Systems and Lifetime and Performance Estimation Technology

Hirohito Teraoka, General Manager, Business Development Department, Ni-MH Division, FDK Corporation

We have developed a Ni-MH battery for ESS. By using lifetime estimation technology, we can estimate valuable battery life for ESS. The simulation model is based on the kinetics and thermodynamics of electrochemical reactions, and offers an estimation of battery performance after long-term storage.

4:05 Networking Refreshment Break

Battery Designs for Unique Applications

4:15 Transient Electronics: Energy Storage Solutions for Untraceable Applications and Hardware Security

Reza Montazami, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University

Transient materials are an emerging class of materials designed to undergo fast and controlled disintegration on demand. Transient materials can be integrated with electronic circuits to enable transient electronics: electronic devices that disintegrate on demand. We present an overview of transient electronics along with our most recent findings on transient Li-ion batteries and an energy storage device enabling fully transient electronics for untraceable application and hardware security.

4:45 Development of Microbatteries for Implantable Applications

Yuxing Wang, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Micro-acoustic transmitters are very promising devices to track biology activities. However, their lifetime is largely limited by the reduced energy densities in microbatteries used in these devices. At PNNL, small-size, lightweight and high-energy density microbatteries were custom designed and developed. In this talk, we discuss the challenges of producing millimeter-scale batteries and present our solutions. Performances of batteries fully integrated in acoustic transmitters are highlighted.

5:15 Turn Battery Performance into a Competitive Advantage: A Data-Driven Approach to Battery Product Development and Operations

Tal Sholklapper, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO, Voltaiq

Battery performance is a leading source of user dissatisfaction across a broad range of applications and is the key bottleneck slowing the adoption of electric vehicles, renewable energy and longer lasting, more powerful mobile electronics. In this talk we present approaches to eliminating these data bottlenecks and explain how to leverage your information to help you ship quality products faster while ensuring safety and reliability in the field.

5:45 Close of Conference