Seminar: The role of storage systems and batteries in the energy transition

On November 9, 2023, the ideas into energy gGmbH held a seminar on “The role of storage systems and batteries in the energy transition” for lecturers and students in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The seminar, which consisted of a detailed lecture followed by a discussion, focused on the following topics (in relation to batteries and energy storage):

1. Clarification of terms/definitions
2. Types
3. Functionality
4. Role in the energy transition

The lecture by Prof. em. Alexander Kiryuchin was supplemented by a practice-oriented contribution by Thomas Gsell, Head of the Battery Laboratory at HY-Line AG, on the functioning of lithium-ion batteries and their role in the energy transition. Mr. Gsell shared his insights on the latest developments and trends in the industry with the seminar participants.

The seminar was attended by lecturers and students from the partner universities in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.