S4S Café: Energy Storage

Science for Sustainability

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Renewable energy harnesses the power of wind and sunlight to generate electricity. But what happens when the wind isn't blowing, or the sun isn't shining? And how do we manage surplus electricity on days when we produce more than we need? How can we store this excess electricity for days when you have a shortage?

In this S4S café we will explore the challenges related to power generation and storage, and the different options to store this renewably generated energy, such as in the form of hydrogen or other carriers. We have contributions from the department of Sustainable Development, Earth Sciences and Chemistry, which should give us enough input for an interesting discussion! The afternoon will conclude with drinks.

Program

15:15 Doors open

15:30 Start presentations

  • Hamed Aslannejad: fuel cells and hydrogen generation
  • Suzanne Hangx: large-scale underground hydrogen storage
  • Peter Ngene: storage of hydrogen in metal hydrides, ammonia and liquid organic hydrogen carriers
  • Vinzenz Koning: integration of hydrogen and power generation

16:30 Discussion

17:00 Drinks

The afternoon will be moderated by Matteo Monai.

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End date and time
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Location
Bistro, Vening Meinesz Building A
Entrance fee
Free
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