Redefining Energy 142. Batteries vs Hydrogen (Gerard is Live at EcoSummit 2024)
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Jul 22, 2024 Exploring the shift towards electrifying the energy system with lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen as energy sources. Discussing production methods, challenges, and opportunities for wider implementation in the energy transition.
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Decarbonization Strategy
- Decarbonizing requires electrifying the energy system as much as possible.
- Reducing, not eliminating, fossil fuel use is also key.
Lithium-ion Battery Revolution
- Lithium-ion batteries are essential for electric vehicles and the digital world.
- Their rapid cost reduction and energy density improvement have been unprecedented.
Batteries in California
- In California, batteries are becoming a significant source of power generation.
- They store excess solar energy and release it during periods of low sunlight.