Cambridge EnerTech’s

Large-Scale Energy Storage

Designing and Deploying High-Capacity Battery Systems for Infrastructure-Scale Applications

March 25-26, 2026

As electrification expands across sectors, from renewable energy integration and industrial operations to data centers and microgrids, the need for reliable, high-capacity energy storage at scale has become increasingly urgent. Developing battery systems capable of meeting these demands requires advances in electrochemical stability, cycle life, thermal safety, and system-level energy management. Beyond the grid, large-scale storage must address challenges in footprint, modularity, cost, and operational efficiency across varied environments. Cambridge EnerTech’s Large-Scale Energy Storage conference brings together experts in battery chemistry, system engineering, and infrastructure deployment to share strategies for building robust, scalable, and application-ready storage solutions that enable the next generation of energy infrastructure.

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

Battery Technologies for Infrastructure-Scale Storage

Lithium-ion batteries for stationary storage: scalability, cost, and safety considerations
Flow batteries (e.g., vanadium, zinc–bromine, organic systems): status, benefits, and integration pathways
Alternative and emerging chemistries: sodium-ion, metal–air, solid-state, and beyond

System Design & Integration

Engineering battery systems for large-scale, long-duration, and high-throughput applications
Thermal management, battery housing, and fire protection strategies at scale
Microgrids and distributed energy storage: modularity, control, and localized resilience
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration: bidirectional charging, fleet applications, and infrastructure readiness

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

BESS system architecture: cell-to-system design, energy/power balancing, and modularity
Monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance for large-scale BESS
Lifecycle management: degradation, refurbishment, recycling, and end-of-life strategies
BESS cost modeling, business models, and project financing
Control systems and software for energy optimization in BESS installations

Grid Compatibility & Power Flow Management

Interfacing large-scale batteries with grid infrastructure
Managing load balance, frequency regulation, and peak shaving
Supporting intermittent energy production and consumption (e.g., solar, wind variability)
Smart grid technologies: control systems, real-time monitoring, and AI-enabled optimization

R&D, Lifecycle, & Technology Roadmapping

Designing systems that complement existing infrastructure and legacy technologies
Cost modeling and techno-economic analysis for large-scale storage solutions
Environmental and lifecycle impact assessments
Trends in funding, deployment models, and public-private partnerships

The deadline for priority consideration is September 19, 2025.

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge EnerTech’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Opportunities for Participation: