Generation Integrated Energy Storage - A Paradigm Shift

Lead Research Organisation: University of Birmingham
Department Name: Chemical Engineering

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Publications

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Description Generation Integrated Energy Storage (GIES) is a class of energy storage that has the potential to be low cost and efficient. Our analysis of the technology and future energy system scenarios show the role it can play and pathways to deployment. Importantly, we see a gap in the future energy system for longer duration energy storage, i.e. beyond that which can be provided by batteries, which can be met by GIES technologies; and specific policies and markets are needed to incentivise innovation and deployment. The exact nature of these policies is to be established in consultation with wider stakeholders, but there is a case for targeting GIES technologies given their potential.
Exploitation Route Government has been consulting on policies and markets for longer duration energy storage, which includes GIES technologies, and has been funding demonstration activities based on their potential role. Further exploration of appropriate policies and market instruments, and innovation funding, should continue.
Sectors Energy

 
Description The findings have been used to inform evidence provided to Parliamentary inquiries on UK decarbonisation.
First Year Of Impact 2022
Sector Energy
Impact Types Policy & public services

 
Description Alternate Delegate to the Energy Storage Technology Collaboration Programme of the International Energy Agency, for Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
Geographic Reach Multiple continents/international 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
URL https://iea-es.org/
 
Description Contribution to POSTnote on energy storage
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0688/
 
Description Member of EPSRC Energy Scientific Advisory Committee
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Membership of a guideline committee
URL http://epsrc.ukri.org/research/ourportfolio/themes/energy/programme/further-information-about-the-pr...
 
Description Oral and written evidence to House of Commons Select Committee
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://committees.parliament.uk/work/890/the-role-of-hydrogen-in-achieving-net-zero/publications/wr...
 
Description Oral evidence to House of Commons Select Committee
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
URL https://committees.parliament.uk/event/17108/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
 
Description 1st CPFL International Workshop for Energy Storage 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The "1st CPFL International Workshop for Energy Storage" gathered technical, commercial and regulatory knowledge, approaching how Energy Storage is being discussed internationally. The event also aimed to share experiences and knowledge about the theme for the electrical sector and show the importance of energy storage systems associated or not to Distributed Generation. This opportunity was to bring knowledge of another component of Smart Grids and allow evaluate the possibilities of new business, in addition to the improvement in the electrical energy supply.
Over 50 people attended the workshop with live streaming of the event. Questions and discussions followed presentations, informing participants.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2018
URL http://www.rge-rs.com.br/energias-sustentaveis/inovacao/workshop-energy-storage/Paginas/default.aspx
 
Description Article in The Conversation on energy storage 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact An article on 'Energy storage technology is accelerating - but grids aren't ready for the transition', which had >30 responses in the comments section.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://theconversation.com/energy-storage-technology-is-accelerating-but-grids-arent-ready-for-the-...
 
Description Contribution to IEA Expert Group on R&D Priority Setting and Evaluation 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact The goal of the workshop was to learn from examples of how the transition from blue skies research to application has been successfully undertaken in other sectors for example, space research, medicine or solid state physics in the context of microelectronics, and to identify from current basic research selected areas or ideas that might potentially have a huge impact on the energy sector. This should inform an understanding of how different governments engage in, fund, and structure their investments in energy-related basic science programmes.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2017
URL http://www.ieadsm.org/wp/files/IEA_EGRD_Blue_Sky_Workshop_Final.pdf
 
Description Energy Research Partnership meeting on 'Net Zero' 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Presentation by me, followed by discussion in plenary, on the role of energy storage in 'net zero' scenarios for the energy system.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2019,2020
 
Description Keynote speaker at policy conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact I was keynote speaker at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum policy conference on 'Next steps for energy storage in the UK', speaking on 'Integrating storage into the energy system - innovation and policy challenges'. The conference provided an overview of energy storage developments and future prospects to a high-level audience, with discussion around many topics.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/publication/Energy-Storage-23
 
Description Medium-duration energy storage 2022 event 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The event provided an updated view on medium duration energy storage and new technologies being developed. The event brought together academics, industrial stakeholders, and policy makers together to discuss:
- what is the extent of the role for medium duration energy storage?
- what are some of the current blockers?
- what new policies are required to support the deployment of medium duration storage technologies.
c. 30 attendees attended in person, and more online.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.era.ac.uk/Medium-Duration-Energy-Storage-2022
 
Description Presentation at International Flow Battery Forum 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The purpose of the IFBF is to raise the profile of flow batteries as a crucial technology within the electrical energy storage sector, to educate and inform a wide audience of the benefits, features and attributes of flow batteries. >200 delegates from 24 countries attended.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2017
URL http://www.flowbatteryforum.com/ifbf-2017/
 
Description Quoted in BBC online news article on energy storage 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Interviewed and quoted by journalist for an article on novel energy storage
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60066690
 
Description Speaker at 'Net Zero Together' bootcamp 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The 'bootcamp' "focuses on upskilling employees so they become champions in the understanding of green skills, sustainability, and net zero within their organisations, and to encourage discussion around the three pillars of the course: sustainability, net zero, and life cycle assessment (LCA) & circular economy (CE)". I spoke on 'Overview of Factors affecting Energy in the UK' to a group of about 20, which involved much discussion on the various energy/net zero topics from across my research areas.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022,2023
 
Description Talk for U3A Macclesfield 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact About 35 attendees to a online talk on energy storage for Macclesfield U3A
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Talk to university student Energy Society 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact Talk to student members of the Energy Society on decarbonisation in the West Midlands, with discussion.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022