MIT Professor Speaks In Abu Dhabi About The Future Of Clean Transport

Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang says "low cost energy storage will be a technology linchpin" during lecture sponsored by Masdar Institute

Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang, Kyocera Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) gave a lecture yesterday on Electrical Energy Storage to Enable Clean Transportation, as part of the Masdar Institute – MIT Energy Initiative, Distinguished Lecture Series, in Abu Dhabi, at the Yas Island Rotana Hotel, Ballroom, Yas Marina.

During the lecture, Dr. Chiang said that: “Clean energy has become a global imperative, and efficient, low cost energy storage will be a technology linchpin as we increasingly rely on renewable sources including wind and solar. The past decade has seen advances in battery technology foment a revolution in electric transportation - and the coming decade will see similar growth in renewable energy and electric grid efficiency enabled by large scale energy storage.”

Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang is a leading scientist, educator, and entrepreneur in the field of electrical energy storage for the purpose of clean transportation. During his lecture, Dr. Chiang discussed this issue in the context of global energy security and climate change concerns, which have accelerated the electrification of vehicles, aided by advances in battery technology.

The ability to store electrical energy efficiently, cheaply and at large scale is a critical unmet need in the drive towards a low carbon economy. As Abu Dhabi looks towards a more sustainable future, as set out in its 2030 Economic Vision, the issue is of significant local importance.
 

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