The Future of Energy Storage (Video Course)
- Course Number: E1030
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $20
Course Outline
Energy storage plays a crucial role in various sectors, including transportation, grid systems, and even industrial applications. With the growing demand for sustainable and efficient energy solutions, understanding the future of energy storage is essential. In this course, join Professor Yet-Ming Chiang from MIT as he dives into the exciting field of energy storage and discusses the latest advancements and potential future developments. He will explore the progress made in lithium-ion batteries and shed light on alternative chemistries that could revolutionize energy storage. The course will also touch upon topics such as solid-state lithium-ion cells, overcoming challenges in lithium metal batteries, and the potential of rechargeable batteries based on lithium metal.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to understand the current state and future trends of energy storage, with a particular focus on battery technology;
- Be able to analyze the challenges and potential solutions in the development of solid-state lithium-ion cells and their application in electric flight and transportation;
- Be able to comprehend the potential of alternative energy storage methods and their role in enabling renewable energy sources to outcompete traditional fossil fuels; and
- Be able to examine the environmental implications of energy storage technologies, with an exploration of novel approaches to sustainable manufacturing, such as electrolyzer-based cement production.