UK Energy Storage Conference, UKES 2024
10-12 April 2024, University of Nottingham, UK
The UKES 2024 conference will include keynote and invited speeches, plenary sessions, oral presentations, and poster sessions on the following topics, and related issues.
Draft agenda
Day 1 - Wednesday 10 April
Session 1: 11:00 - 13:30
Setting the scene, Chair: Professor Seamus Garvey (University of Nottingham)
11:00-11:10
Welcome to UKES
Sam Kingman, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Nottingham
11:10-11:55
Compressed air energy storage - present and future
Professor Haiseng Chen, Chinese Academy of Science
11:55-12:40
Perspectives on the electricity grid for Net Zero and what roles storage might play
Dr Rachel Lee, Electricity System Operator
12:40-13:10
Largescale Electricity Storage and the Royal Society Report
Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, University of Oxford
13:10-13:15
UKES2024 Orientation
Professor Seamus Garvey, University of Nottingham
Session 2: 14:15 - 15:00
Keynote Address, Chair: Professor Sol Brown (University of Sheffield) (TBC)
14:15-15:00
Cyclic Voltammetry to Containerisation: Electrochemical Eng'ng. of the Soluble Lead Flow Battery
Professor Richard Wills, University of Southampton
Session 3: 15:05- 16:15
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 3a: Battery Advances #1
Chair: Prof. Sol Brown (University of Sheffield) (TBC)
Session 3b: Compressed Air Energy Storage #1
Chair: Prof. Haisheng Chen (Chinese Academy of Sciences) (TBC)
Session 3c: Hydrogen Storage
Chair: ((TBA))
15:05-15:25
Safe, low-cost battery cathodes – Understanding the challenges of LMFP, Dr Gerard Bree, University of Warwick
15:05-15:25
Estimating the isothermal compressed air energy storage capacity for solution-mined caverns developed in layered halite, Xiaoyang Wu, British Geological Survey)
15:05-15:25
Effective Thermal Conductivity Improvement for Hydrogen Storage via Additive Manufacturing, Mr. Yassin Ziar, University of Nottingham
15:25-15:45
A perspective of molten salts supercapattery, Professor George Chen, University of Nottingham
15:25-15:45
High-Power High-Temperature Compressed Air Energy Storage to Accelerate Grid Decarbonisation, Dr. Danlei Yang, Kings College London
15:25-15:45
Modelling solid state hydrogen storage in a single home microgrid, Mr. Samir Soares, University of Nottingham
15:45-16:05
Dynamic techno-economic modelling of Sodium-Zinc batteries, Dr Nathan Johnson, Imperial College
15:45-16:05
The benefits of ultra-high storage pressures for CAES systems, Dr. Rosa (Z) Baniamerian, University of Nottingham
15:45-16:05
Setting a minimum efficiency for long duration energy storage in UK energy policy, Dr Diarmid Roberts, University of Sheffield
16:05-16:15
Questions to presenters
16:15-16:30
Tea/coffee break
Session 4: 16:30 - 17:15
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 4a: Battery Advances #2
Chair: Prof. Sol Brown (Univ. of Sheffield) (TBC)
Session 4b: Compressed Air Energy Storage #2
Chair: Prof. Haisheng Chen (Chinese Academy of Sciences) (TBC)
Session 4c: Thermochemical Methods for Heating and Cooling
Chair: Professor Yimo Luo (Hunan University)
16:30-16:50
Benefits of pilot-line cell production with in-house operando X ray studies, Dr. Eleni Fiamegkou
16:30-16:50
Thermodynamic analysis of an adiabatic compressed air energy storage integrated with a high temperature thermal storage, Dr. Sunku Prasad Jenne, Warwick University
16:30-16:50
Innovative chemical heat pump utilising thermochemical storage for sustainable heating and cooling, Dr R Masala, University of Birmingham
16:50-17:10
Development of the Lithium-air battery, Associate Professor Lee Johnson, University of Nottingham
16:50-17:10
Analysis of cavern-related losses for compressed air energy storage, Dr. Alexander White, University of Cambridge
16:50-17:10
Experimental investigation of a SrBr2·6H2O-based composite material for low-temperature thermochemical heat storage, Dr Hongkun Ma, University of Birmingham
17:10-17:15
Questions to presenters
17:15-17:20
Tea/coffee break
Session 5: 17:20 - 18:20
Energy Storage Soapbox, Chair: Ms Annabel Brown (ARUP)
17:20-18:20
Short pitches from Numerous Propositions whose posters will be out for discussion.
Various
18:30-20:30
Networking over drinks and nibbles
Day 2 - Thursday 11 April
Session 6: 09:00 - 09:45
Keynote Address, Chair: Yulong Ding (University of Birmingham)
09:00-09:45
Increasing the energy density of Li- and Na-ion battery cathodes
Dr Robert House, University of Oxford
Session 7: 09:50 - 11:20
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 7a: Thermo-chemistry and PCMs #1
Chair: Prof. Yulong Ding (Univ. of Birmingham) (TBC)
Session 7b: Integrated Storage
Chair: Dr. Alexander White (Univ. of Cambridge) (TBC)
Session 7c: Storage and the Grid
Chair: ((TBA))
09:50-10:10
Orchestrating propagation of heat and reaction fronts in a packed bed of SrFeO3-δ for energy storage applications, Dr A. F. B. Abu, University of Cambridge
09:50-10:10
Design of District Heating Networks with Long-term Thermal Energy Storage charged with otherwise curtailed wind energy, Dr. Daniel Friedrich, University of Edinburgh
09:50-10:10
Dynamic planning of real distribution grid considering ancillary services from storage, Dr. Tanuj Rawat, University of Newcastle
10:10-10:30
Numerical investigation of fluidised bed combustion of iron within a zero-carbon energy cycle, Dr. Tomasz Wronski, University of Birmingham
10:10-10:30
Feedheat-integrated storage for load-following nuclear, Mr. James Lazenby, University of Cambridge
10:10-10:30
The Application of Energy Storage and RES in improving Cost of Balancing the Grid, Dr. Sam West, University of Bradford
10:30-10:50
Study on surface modification of thermochemical heat storage materials based on agglomeration characteristics, Dr. Xingchao Han, University of Birmingham
10:30-10:50
The role and scales of linepack as an active energy store in the gas network, Dr Grant Wilson, University of Birmingham
10:30-10:50
Economic Analysis of Distributed Energy Storage Coordination for Congestion and Reinforcement Cost Mitigation, Dr. Arman Alahyari, University of Newcastle
10:50-11:10
Experimental study on thermal insulation performance of liquid air tank based on phase change material, Mrs Huiru Wang, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University
10:50-11:10
Ground source heating and cooling integrated with industrial low grade waste heat, Dr. Dominique Tallentire, STFC
10:50-11:10
A novel Flywheel Energy Storage Model for new frequency response services in the UK, Dr. Andrew Hutchinson, University of Sheffield
11:10-11:20
Questions to presenters
11:20-11:50
Tea/coffee break
Session 8: 11:50 - 13:00
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 8a: Thermo-chemistry and PCMs #2
Chair: Prof. Yongliang Li (University of Birmingham) (TBC)
Session 8b: Integrated Storage
Chair: Dr. Alexander White (University of Cambridge) (TBC)
Session 8c: Storage and the Grid
Chair: ((TBA))
11:50-12:10
Topology optimisation of plate-based latent heat storage systems to enable zero carbon power-to heat, Dr. Hernandez Bastida, University of Birmingham
11:50-12:10
Decarbonising brick manufacturing through reducing bricks drying energy consumption using Thermochemical Energy Storage, Dr. Mingxi Ji, Birmingham University
11:50-12:10
Utilising weather-dependent demand profile modelling to determine the size and scope of demand response or energy storage for high electrification scenarios, Dr. Inna Vorushylo, Ulster University
12:10-12:30
Effect of influential parameters on the PCM Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (SAT) supercooling, Dr. Amrita Shamrita, IIT Jodhpur & University of Birmingham
12:10-12:30
Composite Thermochemical Energy Storage Materials – Understanding Film Heat Transfer of Salt Droplet on a Hydrophobic Substrate through Visualization, Mr. Dongling Yu, Birmingham University
12:10-12:30
Is the electricity grid of Great Britain becoming more volatile and what are the implications for flexibility technologies? Dr. Christopher Harrison, University of Birmingham
12:30-12:50
State of charge estimation approaches for domestic thermal storage using phase change materials, Dr. Manyu Zhang, Sheffield University
12:30-12:50
Integrated solar thermal conversion and energy storage, Professor Xianglei Liu, Nanjing University of Aero & Astro
12:30-12:50
How the use of heat pumps will impact the requirement for grid-scale energy storage, Dr. Bruno Cardenas, University of Nottingham
12:50-13:00
Questions to presenters
Session 9: 14:00 - 14:45
Keynote Address, Chair: Professor Seamus Garvey (University of Nottingham)
14:00-14:45
The future economics of energy storage
Dr. Ian Staffell, Imperial College London
Session 10: 14:45 - 15:15
Poster Pitches, Chair: Professor Seamus Garvey (University of Nottingham)
14:45-15:15
Characterisations of Double Sided Graphene Based Microporous Layer Coated Gas Diffusion Layers for the Improved Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Fernando Ruscillo, University of Sheffield
Sensitivity Analysis in Planning of Seasonal Hydrogen production and Storage Systems.
Abdussalam A Aburziza, University of Sheffield
High-Power High-Temperature Compressed Air Energy Storage to Accelerate Grid Decarbonization
Danlei Yang, King's College London
Advanced Distributed Storage for Grid Benefit (ADSorB): Project Overview
Robert Barthorpe, University of Sheffield
Distributed Real-Time Simulation Environment for Energy Storage Systems
Thomas Bryden, University of Oxford
Numerical anlaysis of sand based thermal energy storage deisgned for CAES systems
Abdullah Ali, University of Leicester
Feasibility Study into Metal Hydride Buffer Stores for Use in Offshore Wind Scenarios
Amelia-Rose Edgley, University of Nottingham
The Application of Energy Storage and RES in improving Cost of Balancing the Grid
Sam West, Bradford University
The three phases of energy storage , in UK policy
Jonathan Radcliffe, University of Birmingham
The effects of domestic thermal energy storage and latent heat pumping on peak electricity demand
Ramin Mehdipour, University of Nottingham
Session 11: 15:20 - 16:05
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 11a: Storage and Society
Chair: Prof. Seamus Garvey (University of Nottingham)
Session 11b: Exergy Storage Involving High-grade Heat
Chair: ((TBA))
Session 11c: Storage and the Grid
Chair: ((TBA))
15:20-15:40
The social mole: Autoethnographic insight into energy technology R&D from a 'soft science' perspective, Dr. Chris Jones, University of Portsmouth
15:20-15:40
Heat transfer simulation in encapsulated phase change materials for high-temperature energy storage application, Dr. Han Wang, University of Manchester
15:20-15:40
Distributions of discharge durations from energy storage in 100% RE systems, Mr. Roderaid Ibanez, University of Nottingham
15:40-16:00
Second Life Pathways and Barriers, Ms Anisha N. Patel, Imperial College
15:40-16:00
On the potential of adiabatic compressed air for inter-seasonal electricity storage, Dr. Paul Sabin, Imperial College London
15:40-16:00
Assessing the Emissions Impact of Energy Storage in Distribution Systems: A CEF-Based Approach, Dr. Arman Alahyari, Newcastle University
16:00-16:05
Questions to presenters
16:05-16:30
Tea/coffee break
Session 12: 16:30 - 17:20
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 12a: Roles and policies for storage
Chair: ((TBA))
Session 12b: Hydrogen production/compression
Chair: ((TBA))
Session 12c: Builting-integrated thermal storage
Chair: ((TBA))
16:30-16:50
Modelling to elucidate the roles for energy storage, Dr. Corentin Jankowiak, Energy Systems Catapult
16:30-16:50
Transition metal-based oxides for hydrogen production via electrochemical water splitting under an alkaline medium, Ms. Anila Tabassum, University of Birmingham
16:30-16:50
Adaptive thermal energy storage with dynamic insulation envelopes for distributed thermal storage in buildings, Mr. Ruitong Yang, Birmingham University
16:50-17:10
Role and value of high-capacity energy storage as an alternative to transmission network reinforcement in the GB net-zero future, Dr. Danny Pujdianto, Imperial College
16:50-17:10
Electrochemical model of the hydrogen regenerative fuel cells, Ye Minnan, Imperial College
16:50-17:10
After Diversity Maximum Demand – The Role of Thermal Storage and Heat Pumps, Professor Neil Hewitt, Ulster University
17:10-17:30
Barriers to energy storage deployment and policy interventions to overcome these, Mr. Daniel Murrant, Energy Systems Catapult
17:10-17:30
Using hydrides for thermal compression and buffer storage for offshore hydrogen production and large-scale hydrogen storage, Dr. Marcus Adams, University of Nottingham
17:10-17:30
A simple and scalable approach to developing thermally stable inorganic phase change materials for building applications, Jiang Yihan, Birmingham University
17:30-17:50
Balancing Battery Usage and Partial Wireless Charging for Range and Cost Efficiency in EVs, Dr Xinxing Ren, Brunel University
17:30-17:50
Redox flow battery-electrolysers, Dr John Barton, Loughborough University
17:30-17:50
Sensitivity analysis and control optimization of an adsorption heat reservoir with salt hydrates for building heating application, Dr Yimo Luo, Hunan University
17:50-18:00
Questions to presenters
Day 3 - Friday 12 April
Session 13: 09:00 - 09:45
Keynote Address, Chair: Professor Martin Freer (University of Birmingham) (TBC)
09:00-09:45
Keeping the lights on – Geological hydrogen storage in the UK
Dr.. Tim Armitage, British Geological Survey
Session 14: 09:50 - 11:20
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 14a: Advancing LAES
Chair: Prof. Haisheng Chen (Chinese Academy of Sciences) (TBC)
Session 14b: Thermo-mechanical Energy Storage (PTES +)
Chair: Dr. Christos Markide (Imperial College) (TBC)
Session 14c: Hydrogen Storage in Caverns (or underground) #1
Chair: Mr. Tom Bent
09:50-10:10
An air liquefaction system integrated with Organic Rankine Cycle for performance enhancement and energy saving, Dr. Yixuan Huang, University of Birmingham
09:50-10:10
A comparative techno-economic analysis of high-temperature and sub-ambient temperature pumped-thermal electricity storage integrated with external heat sources, Dr. Qasir Iqbal, Zhekiang University
09:50-10:10
Geological storage of Hydrogen for Net Zero, Dr. Katriona Edlmann, University of Edinburgh
10:10-10:30
Collaborative optimization approach of thermodynamic properties for the solid cold storage materials in a liquid air energy system, Dr. Chen Wang, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University
10:10-10:30
Impact of latent heat technologies on the performance of a pumped thermal energy storage system, Dr. Jiajun Li, Durham University
10:10-10:30
Assessing the Regional Demand for Geological Hydrogen Storage: Building a Strategic Case for Investment in the East Coast Region. Mr. Adam Kemshell, Arup
10:30-10:50
Packed bed based cryogenic energy store for Liquid Air Energy Storage efficiency enhancement – An experimental study, Mr. Lejin Xu, University of Birmingham
10:30-10:50
Construction updates and preliminary results of a small-scale Compressed Air Energy Storage prototype, Dr Daniel Pottie, University of Loughborough
10:30-10:50
Sensitivity Analysis in Planning of Seasonal Hydrogen production and Storage Systems, Dr. Abdussalam Aburziza, Sheffield University
10:50-11:10
Performance enhancement of a novel radial flow adsorber with variable particle diameters for air purification, Professor Xiaohui She, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University
10:50-11:10
Grid balancing with Combined Cycle CAES, Fernando Ruiz del Olmo, Riegosur
10:50-11:10
An overview of gas cavern construction and its energy requirements, Ms. Aura Alvarado de la Barrera, DEEP.KBB
11:10-11:20
Questions to presenters
11:20-11:50
Tea/coffee break
Session 15: 11:50 - 13:00
Multiple sessions, multiple chairs
Session 15a: Thermochemical Storage
Chair: ((TBA))
Session 15b: Ammonia and other Low-C fuels
Chair: ((TBA))
Session 15c: Hydrogen Storage in Caverns (or underground) #2
Chair: Mr. Tom Bent
11:50-12:10
Hollow CaO microspheres fabricated at the nanoscale for improved cyclic performance in thermochemical storage hydration/dehydration processes, Professor Yongliang Lee, University of Birmingham
11:50-12:10
Clean ammonia: An enabler for the hydrogen economy? Dr Alex Patonia, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
11:50-12:10
Transforming Rough for large-scale hydrogen storage, Mr. Chris McClane, Centrica
12:10-12:30
Study on Porous CaO/Ca(OH)2 Reaction Particles for Energy Storage, Ms. Chaomurilige, GEIRI, Berlin
12:10-12:30
ASPIRE, Ammonia Synthesis Plant using Intermittent Renewable Energy, Dr. Tristan Davenne, STFC
12:10-12:30
Pathfinder project: Engineering electricity storage using hydrogen, Mr. Klim MacKenzie, SSE
12:30-12:50
Packed bed based thermochemical energy storage: The impact of reactor geometry on performance, Dr. Dongyu Meng, University of Birmingham
12:30-12:50
Paper Title TBA
12:30-12:50
H2 long-duration energy storage: How much capacity will there be across Europe by 2030, and will this be enough? Mr Brendan Murphy, LCP Delta
12:50-13:00
Projects EMStor: Exploring potential for geological hydrogen storage in the East Midlands, Dr. Faye McAnulla, Net Zero Strategy
13:00-13:10
Questions to presenters
Session 16: 13:15 - 13:45
Open Problem Session, Chair: Professor Seamus Garvey (University of Nottingham)
13:15-13:45
Contributions from Industry, Politics and Academia alike. Max 5 minutes each.
Various