Energy Storage and Conversion technologies are fundamental to the transition towards a sustainable energy future, addressing the challenges posed by the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. As the demand for reliable and flexible energy systems increases, innovations in energy storage and conversion are critical for ensuring energy availability, enhancing grid stability, and promoting energy efficiency.

Energy storage systems (ESS) play a vital role in capturing excess energy generated during peak production times and releasing it during periods of high demand. Various storage technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels, and thermal storage, each offer unique advantages depending on application requirements and energy use patterns.

Key areas of focus include:

• Advanced Battery Technologies, exploring developments in lithium-ion, solid-state, and next-generation batteries that promise higher energy densities, longer lifespans, and enhanced safety features for a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to grid storage.
• Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells, examining the potential of hydrogen as an energy carrier, including methods for efficient hydrogen production, storage, and conversion through fuel cells to provide clean energy solutions for transportation and power generation.
• Thermal Energy Storage, focusing on innovative materials and systems that capture and store heat energy for later use, significantly improving the efficiency of heating and cooling systems in buildings and industrial processes.
• Supercapacitors and Hybrid Energy Storage Systems, highlighting the role of supercapacitors in providing rapid charge and discharge capabilities, and their integration with batteries for improved performance and longevity in energy applications.
• Energy Conversion Technologies, addressing the transformation of stored energy into usable forms, such as converting chemical energy into electricity or thermal energy, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Grid Integration and Smart Energy Management, discussing the role of energy storage in balancing supply and demand, enhancing grid resilience, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources into the existing infrastructure.
• Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability, evaluating the environmental impacts of various energy storage and conversion technologies, and promoting the development of sustainable materials and recycling processes.