Batteries
Podcast episodes about Batteries
Batteries and other ways to store energy is becoming more and more important for the energy transition. Here we have collected some podcast episodes about batteries and other forms of energy storage.
#65 MORROW, and the Future of Norway's Battery Industry
In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition podcast, we dive into the world of Norway's battery industry, focusing on the innovative strides being made by Morrow Batteries. Our guest, the CTO of Morrow Batteries. Dr. Rahul Fotedar shares his journey from petroleum engineering to becoming a pioneer in the battery sector. He details his educational background, starting with petrochemical engineering in India, moving on to chemical engineering in Germany, and eventually leading to his influential role in battery technology development.
The episode highlights the significance of batteries in today's world, from their origins in portable electronics to their crucial role in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. We explore the different types of lithium-ion batteries, such as Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), and discuss the future of battery chemistries, including the promising manganese-rich cathode materials, being developed by Morrow Batteries.
Our discussion also touches on the challenges and opportunities facing the battery industry in Europe. The need for a diversified and local supply chain to mitigate risks and ensure the industry's sustainability.
#52 The Future of Battery Production in Europe and Norway (with Hege Marie Norheim, FREYR)
In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we invite Hege Marie Norheim to discuss the future of battery production in Europe. Hege, who is an executive vice president at FREYR, shares her journey from working in the Prime Minister's office in Norway to her current role in the battery industry. She helps us understand how batteries play a crucial role in the energy transition, by decarbonizing the transportation sector and scaling renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Norheim sheds light on the growing demand for batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. While discussing the potential for recycling used lithium-ion batteries from the mobility market, she emphasizes that the demand for fresh batteries is enormous and expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
The conversation also touches upon different types of batteries, including vanadium flow batteries used in stationary applications. Hege explains that each battery type has its own advantages and trade-offs depending on factors such as charging speed, energy storage capacity, and lifespan. She emphasizes the need for optimizing battery chemistry to meet various requirements.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the role of batteries in the energy transition and the future of battery production in Europe.
The Future of Electric Batteries
Ann Mari Svensson is a Professor at NTNU's Materials Science and Engineering department. She specializes in electrochemical processes for energy storage and electrolysis, which is important for developing new battery technologies.
The future is electric, and batteries will play a big role in it. Renewables, like wind and solar, don't consistently deliver energy when we need it the most. Batteries can alleviate this, by providing storage and lending flexibility to the grid system. Ever thought about the fact that more and more people own electric cars, which are basically big batteries, hooked up to the system when charging? In theory, there are several amazing possibilities on the horizon. What are the current hurdles we need to overcome, and what is today's status?
The Future of Flow Batteries
Bryte Batteries thinks unused, self-produced energy could be strategically stored and sold by utilizing cost-efficient and safe battery technologies. This creates business opportunities for building owners in most sectors, that are both profitable and environmentally friendly.
This week's guest is the CEO of Bryte Batteries - an NTNU affiliated startup. Brian explains to us the principles behind flow batteries, the pros and cons compared to other battery technologies, and the potential he sees in them. Please go check them out at bryte.no or contact Brian over at his LinkedIn.
Batteries and the energy transition
Batteries play a key role in the energy transition by providing a way to store electricity from renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, which can be intermittent and unpredictable. By storing excess electricity when it is available, batteries can help to smooth out the supply of electricity and make it more reliable.
Batteries are also important for enabling the use of electric vehicles, which are seen as a key part of the transition to a low-carbon transportation system. Electric vehicles rely on batteries to power their motors, and advances in battery technology have made electric vehicles more affordable and practical for widespread use.
Batteries can also be used to store electricity at the grid level, helping to balance supply and demand and improve the stability of the electricity grid.
The development and deployment of advanced battery technologies is an active area of research and innovation, and there is ongoing work to improve the performance, cost, and sustainability of batteries.