U.S. Israel Energy Center Call for Proposals
Energy Storage
| Seeking consortia aligned with the metal economy framework to advance the resilience, affordability, and environmental sustainability of energy storage systems: 1. Alternative Chemistries & Material Efficiency – Develop storage solutions that reduce reliance on scarce, high-cost materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel) by advancing chemistries based on abundant elements (sodium, zinc, aluminum, others), while improving material efficiency. 2. Recycling & Closed-Loop Systems – Create scalable, cost-effective recycling technologies for key battery components, supporting end-of-life management and minimizing the environmental impact of raw material extraction. The aim is to enable closed-loop systems that reduce dependence on virgin resources and enhance circularity. 3. Standalone Storage for Remote/Grid-Constrained Areas – Design and deploy modular storage units powered by solar or charged during off-peak hours to provide reliable infrastructure (e.g., for telecom stations, EV charging or other applications) in remote or infrastructure-limited regions. 4. Thermal Energy Storage – Develop innovative, scalable, low-cost, and sustainable thermal storage technologies, both short-term and long-term. 5. Integration & AI Applications – Use AI to improve integration and management of storage in the energy system, including failure prediction, grid optimization, demand balancing, smart supply, and data analysis. 6. Long-Duration Storage – Advance solutions that extend storage duration to support energy system flexibility. 7. Safety, Reliability & Cost Reduction – Enhance performance, reliability, and safety while reducing costs of energy storage technologies. |
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