The Future of Batteries for Emerging Economies
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of battery technology and its potential impact on emerging economies in this comprehensive lecture from The Royal Institution. Delve into the research, engineering challenges, and innovative solutions for deploying batteries in developing nations for micro-mobility and static energy storage. Learn about the pivotal role of batteries in providing reliable electricity to underserved populations, the current state of sodium-ion batteries, and the importance of diagnostics in extending battery life. Gain insights from experts in the field, including perspectives on energy storage innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, as they discuss how advanced battery technology can revolutionize power availability from renewable energy sources and address global energy inequality.
Syllabus
Introduction with Charlotte Watts
Sodium-ion batteries for emerging economies – Emma Kendrick
Battery life diagnostics – David Howey
Nayo Tropical Technology in Nigeria - Okenwa Anayo Nas
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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