Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is a critical enabler of a decarbonized, resilient energy future, addressing the challenges of renewable intermittency and grid reliability. As the global transition to clean energy accelerates, the need for scalable, cost-effective storage solutions capable of operating over hours, days, or weeks becomes increasingly urgent. However, the path forward is not without challenges, including improving roundtrip efficiency, lowering costs, and addressing gaps in development standards and real-world applicability.

This presentation highlights the significance of LDES in achieving energy security and decarbonization goals, outlines the current barriers to widespread adoption, and introduces the LDES National Consortium – a forum through which stakeholders across the LDES ecosystem can convene to identify barriers, determine potential synergies, and collaboratively develop and implement strategies necessary to achieve LDES technology commercialization within the next decade.

By fostering collaboration across industry, government, and research institutions, the LDES National Consortium aims to unlock the full potential of long-duration energy storage, ensuring a reliable, clean, and affordable energy system for the decades to come.

Speaker

Luke McLaughlin Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer Sandia National Laboratories (United States)

 

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Event Details

FORMAT: Oral presentation followed by audience Q&A.
MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available nearby
SETUP: Theater style seating.