The World is on fire, mineral resources are constrained, and global concordance fragmented. How will we achieve the lofty goals required to be at net zero by 2050?
Technology can and should lead the way but Clean Energy Production, Transportation Electrification, Carbon Capture and Industrial decarbonization will not be sufficient without Transformational Energy Storage Solutions. In this presentation different ideas will be explored including, turning the enemy against itself, looking at pumped hydro upside down, PV inspired long duration energy storage, leveraging the power of rust and metals as fuels for electric planes. Going forward there needs to be less effort expended towards developing cool technology and instead razor-sharp focus on framing problems, identifying relevant white-space, and defining metrics for success. Resources must be targeted accordingly.
Dr Halle Cheeseman will give insights from projects funded by the United State ARPA-E programmes.