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Energy Solutions for the Future

Improving Energy Storage and Grid Capabilities

We enable and accelerate the development and adoption of new advanced technologies for sustainable transportation, renewable power and energy efficiency. We work closely with academic, government and industry partners to conduct foundational and applied research that provides the groundwork for the development of transformative new energy technologies in the areas of energy storage and conversion, electrical grid, advanced materials for the energy infrastructure, science of manufacturing and water-energy nexus.

Broad Challenges We Face

Transportation

The transportation sector accounts for about one-quarter of global emissions.

The Electricity Grid

The centralized power grid needs to evolve to become more stable and resilient.

Water-Energy Nexus

The energy and water sectors are interdependent and both face significant strain from increasing variability and more extreme weather.

Science of Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector has enormous potential to contribute to energy savings and efficiency.

Our Research

Grid Integration

Working to reliably, resiliently and securely de-carbonize the electricity grid.

Energy Storage

Developing next-generation batteries featuring good safety, high energy density, long life and low cost.

Energy Conversion

Developing, advancing, and understanding the various technologies needed to minimize use of energy and maximize use of next-generation green energy feedstocks.

Laser Technologies

Using novel sensors to identify the chemical makeup of materials in real-time.

Thermal Energy

Using a nano-to-macro understanding of heat to improve energy technologies.

Applied Energy Materials

Developing energy storage materials, solar energy materials and high performance materials.

From Innovation to Manufacturing: California’s Battery Ecosystem Conference

Register now for California’s Battery Ecosystem conference, taking place on September 18-19 at the David Brower Center. Join the conversation with thought leaders from industry, communities, and labor, along with members of the research community as they come together with key stakeholders from the State of California and the federal government to generate a feasible and sustainable path towards an advanced manufacturing economy for California’s battery industry.

The two-day event will consist of cutting-edge presentations that bridge research with manufacturing, networking sessions, and breakout groups focused on workforce development and training, material and battery pilot production facilities, battery manufacturing supply chains, and demonstration facilities.