For over 200 years, the fundamental principles of battery technology have remained largely unchanged. However, the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market and the urgent need for efficient energy storage solutions for renewable sources have intensified efforts to push this technology further.
In the final episode of Balancing the Future Season 1, Dana and Micah are joined by Simon Taylor, Segment Business Development Manager for Battery Technology at METTLER TOLEDO. Together, they delve into the cutting edge of battery innovation -exploring which battery technologies deserve our attention today, how we might double or even triple energy storage capacity in the near future, and the exciting possibility of battery-powered commercial flight.
Simon also sheds light on the ethical concerns surrounding battery production, particularly the urgent need to reform the mining of raw materials like lithium, where child labor remains a critical issue.
With a background in analytical chemistry, Simon shares insights into his successful transition from the lab to the business world, offering valuable lessons from his journey into battery technology.
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Alessandro Volta Biography - Encyclopædia Britannica
The Daniell Cell – ScienceDirect
The (surprisingly long) history of electric vehicles - National Grid
Green battery discovery turns trash into treasure – Northwestern University
Renewables Supplied a Staggering 71% of Portugal’s Electricity in 2024 - The Renewable Energy Institute
Portugal allocates funding for 500 MW of energy storage – PV Magazine
5 battery storage innovations helping us transition to a clean energy future – World Economic Forum
What is a Megawatt (MW) and how many homes can it power? - PKNERGY
The Top 5: Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems Worldwide - Saur Energy International
Join hosts Dana Clémençon and Micah Schweizer on Balancing the Future from METTLER TOLEDO, where they delve into the world of sustainable technology and its transformative impact on our lives.
Each episode features stories from leading innovators, breaking down complex tech advancements into engaging narratives that reveal how these innovations shape our present and future.
From the origins of new technologies to their individual and societal implications, this podcast offers a compelling look at the future of sustainability.