Energy storage battery innovation alliance

What is the Energy Storage Research Alliance (Esra)?

The Energy Storage Research Alliance will focus on advancing battery technology to help the U.S. achieve a clean and secure energy future Berkeley Lab’s contributions to ESRA include world-leading energy storage research expertise and capabilities, such as the Advanced Light Source. Credit: Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab

What are the new energy innovation hubs?

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the creation of two new Energy Innovation Hubs led by DOE national laboratories across the country. One of the national hubs, the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), is led by Argonne National Laboratory and co-led by Berkeley Lab and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Why should Vietnam invest in battery energy storage systems?

Vietnam also participated in the BESS consortium launch showing its commitment to clean energy transition. Battery Energy Storage Systems are a critical element to increasing the reliability of grids and accommodating the variable renewable energy sources that are needed to power economic development.

What is battery energy storage systems (Bess)?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solve this variability. GEAPP aims to enable ~200MW of BESS by 2024 through a mix of direct GEAPP high-risk capital and other concessional and commercial funding. By doing this we can reframe battery storage as a pathway to a reliable, renewable energy future and seed this $100 billion market.

Why do we need battery energy storage systems?

Battery Energy Storage Systems are a critical element to increasing the reliability of grids and accommodating the variable renewable energy sources that are needed to power economic development. In many cases, a combination of BESS and renewables are already cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives.

What is a stationary battery energy storage system?

Storage systems can be used for self-consumption, in the general energy market, as emergency power sources, act as an alternative power source on islands and more. There are four segments of stationary battery energy storage systems: Residential, commercial, industrial and utility.