🔋 Battery Energy Storage

The Battery Energy Storage sub-area deals with developing and managing battery systems to store and supply electrical energy. This includes various battery technologies such as lithium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries. Professionals work on improving battery performance, energy density, lifespan, and charging efficiency, as well as addressing integration with energy grids.

Battery Production & Optimization

Battery Production involves developing advanced battery technologies, including material selection, cell design, and production techniques to boost efficiency, lifespan, and cost-effectiveness. Associated skills include expertise in electrochemistry, materials science, and process engineering. These skills are applied in the context of collaboration between manufacturers, researchers, and quality control teams.

Battery Systems Design

Professionals in the area of Battery Systems Design work towards creating and implementing battery storage solutions that optimize performance within energy systems. With grid systems becoming progressively more complex, designing battery systems tailored to specific applications is in increasing demand. Skills in this field include expertise in system design, electrical engineering, and energy management.

Battery Maintenance

Battery failures can lead to significant operational disruptions, which implies that maintaining and monitoring battery systems is crucial for reliability and longevity. Specialists in this cluster work on systematic upkeep and performance tracking of battery storage systems. This involves conducting regular inspections, diagnosing issues, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain optimal performance.

Utility Scale Storage

With the global energy storage needs expected to grow by over 14% annually through 2029, utility-scale battery storage solutions are crucial for enhancing grid stability and balancing supply and demand. Workers in this field work on large-scale systems designed to store electricity from various sources, such as renewables, for later use. This involves deploying and operating high-capacity battery systems that ensure grid reliability and efficiency.