Episode 23

The Future of Battery Energy Storage EP21: Dr. Nadine Moustafa, Professor Martin Freer and Jingyi Chen

What role does energy storage play in shaping our energy systems? This episode delves into the transformative potential of energy storage technologies in achieving net-zero goals and supporting a sustainable energy future.

Host:

Dr. Nadine Moustafa, Research Associate at Imperial College London specialising in carbon management and decarbonisation technologies.

Guests:

Professor Martin Freer, CEO of The Faraday Institution. Martin is an expert in energy storage, nuclear energy, and battery technologies, with a distinguished career spanning innovative research and policy advocacy.
Jingyi Chen, Head of Battery at Breathe Battery Technologies. Jingyi leads advancements in battery management solutions, enhancing performance across automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage.

Topics Discussed:

The role of battery technology in achieving net-zero and supporting sustainable energy goals.
Applications of batteries in home energy storage and electric vehicles (EVs).
Strategies to improve energy storage efficiency through innovation and sustainable practices.

Video Chapters and Time Codes:

0:00 - Introduction: The importance of energy storage in modern energy systems

2:15 - Meet the Host: Dr. Nadine Moustafa's expertise in decarbonisation

3:45 - Guest Introductions: Professor Martin Freer and Jingyi Chen

7:30 - The role of batteries in achieving net-zero energy goals

12:10 - Everyday applications of energy storage technologies

16:25 - Challenges and opportunities in battery innovation

21:50 - Sustainable practices in battery manufacturing and use

27:05 - The future of energy storage: Trends and emerging solutions

31:40 - Closing thoughts and takeaways

About the Host and Guests:

Dr. Nadine Moustafa is a research associate in the Chemical Engineering Department and the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London. She specialises in carbon management and decarbonisation strategies, integrating socio-economic and technical aspects to develop sustainable energy solutions. Nadine also serves as the Program and Policy Officer at the Coalition for Negative Emissions, advancing policies for carbon capture and removal technologies.

Nadine’s Links

Imperial page: https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/n.moustafa18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-moustafa-ph-d-5831a1a7/?originalSubdomain=uk

Professor Martin Freer is the CEO of The Faraday Institution and a leading expert in energy storage and nuclear energy. With a rich career in academic leadership and energy innovation, he has been instrumental in guiding policy and creating impactful energy solutions.

Martin’s Links

Martin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-freer-485160279/

The Faraday Institution: https://www.faraday.ac.uk/

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/birmingham-energy-institute

https://www.era.ac.uk/

Jingyi Chen is the Head of Battery at Breathe Battery Technologies, where she oversees cutting-edge projects to improve battery management systems for various applications, including automotive and energy storage. Jingyi holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London.

Jingyi’s links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jingyi-chen-82ba895b/

Breathe Battery Technology

https://breathebatteries.com/

Additional links

ReLiB: Recycling and Reuse of EV Lithium-ion Batteries

https://www.faraday.ac.uk/research/lithium-ion/recycle-reuse/

Faraday Battery Challenge

https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/faraday-battery-challenge/

Batteries in Stationary Energy Storage Applications

https://www.faraday.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Faraday_Insights_21_FINAL.pdf

SOLBAT – Solid State Metal Anode Batteries