About Us +
The Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division (ESDR) works on developing advanced batteries and fuel cells for transportation and stationary energy storage, grid-connected technologies for a cleaner, more reliable, resilient, and cost-effective future, and demand responsive and distributed energy technologies for a dynamic electric grid.
Research +
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.

Visit our focus areas and research groups at the right to find out more.
Broad Challenges We Face +
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Publications
News
Seminars

IDEA Events of Interest

Events of Interest

Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change conference - Virtual Opening Day Nov 9, In-Person Nov 13-16, Washington D.C.

MRS Ondemand Webinar Series, "Intersections of Underrepresentation in Materials Science and Engineering": https://mrs.digitellinc.com/mrs/sessions/32259/view (view the recording)

SPIE.ONLINE, "Hyper-invisibility: On Being Black in Engineering with Audrey Bowden": https://players.brightcove.net/689254975001/SyeYVVul4l_default/index.html?videoId=6248997056001 (view the recording)

*The resources provided here are solely for informational and educational purposes. The ESDR IDEA Committee does not advocate for a specific position on any of these topics.