“A Battery Revolution?”
6:00-7:00pm, Wednesday, October 3rd
Thirsty Ear Pub, W1-30, 305 Memorial Drive
Leader: David Bradwell
The discussion continues online at the Energy Club's blog
Key Questions
- How do batteries compare with other storage technologies, and what are the important figures of merit (20 minutes)?
- What are other potential markets for batteries? What hurdles must be overcome before these markets can be reached (15 minutes)?
- What are the major limitations of batteries (10 minutes)?
- Is Li-ion the best we can do (15 minutes)?
Preparatory Readings
For Comparison (approximate):
Storage Medium |
Energy Density (Wh/kg) |
| Capacitors |
10 |
| Lead Acid Battery |
40 |
| Li-Ion Battery |
200 |
| Gasoline |
12,000 |
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