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Abstract
This module provides an overview over the most important technologies for electrical energy storage, with an emphasis on batteries.
Objective
Participants will gain knowledge about energy storage technologies. They will understand technological progress as well as barriers in the future development of batteries.
Content
The most important technologies for electrical energy storage in industry will be explained, with an emphasis on batteries. They will be introduced to the energy storage technologies in use in industry as well as technology- and market-driven opportunities for change and new applications. The design, manufacture, operation, and usage scenarios of lithium ion batteries will be explained in detail. Future improvements in battery energy storage will be explored in terms of both likely progress and critical barriers.