What is the energy storage strategy & roadmap (SRM)?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap (SRM), a plan that provides strategic direction and identifies key opportunities to optimize DOE’s investment in future planning of energy storage research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects.

How can energy storage improve energy production?

Innovations in energy storage — the capture of energy produced at one time for later use — can protect against supply chain disruptions, reinforce the grid and foster U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Batteries now support efforts to ensure low-cost, domestic energy production.

Why should we invest in energy storage?

The SRM cites the underlying motivation for investment in energy storage as ensuring “that the American people will have the resources needed, when needed.” “1. To facilitate safe, beneficial, and timely deployment of energy storage technologies and accelerate the development of new technologies that address current and emerging consumer needs.

What is Doe's strategic investment in energy storage?

DOE’s strategic investment in energy storage aims to ensure that all Americans have access to energy storage innovations to enable resilient, reliable, secure, and affordable electricity systems and supplies.

What are the different types of energy storage technologies?

This report covers the following energy storage technologies: lithium ion batteries, lead acid batteries, pumped storage hydropower, compessed air energy storage, redox flow batteries, hydrogen, building thermal energy storage, and select long duration energy storage technologies.

How do Doe and National Laboratories protect energy infrastructure?

DOE and the national laboratories are working to protect energy infrastructure from potential supply shocks — whether from market fluctuations or national security threats. This requires safe and low-cost energy storage solutions that utilize domestic materials.