Grid-Scale Subsurface Energy Storage - Earth and Environmental Sciences Area

Illustration depicting compressed air energy storage (CAES) in porous media systems. Illustration by W. Denn.

Understand and develop effective and affordable grid-scale energy storage in the deep subsurface, such as porous media compressed air energy storage, thermal energy storage, or hydrogen storage. Carry out research on capacity assessment, design of systems, performance analysis, assessment of risks, and specialized analysis of site-specific issues.

Overview

Grid-Scale Subsurface Energy Storage is an Energy Geosciences Division initiative within the Resilient Energy, Water and Infrastructure Program Domain.

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California Energy Commission Awards EESA Researchers $4.6 Million

June 19, 2017

Environmental & Earth Sciences Area researchers have been awarded $4.6 million by the California Energy Commission for two projects aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the state’s natural gas system.

Forum on China and the Environment Provides Opportunities for Networking, Collaboration

June 7, 2017

Over 100 scholars from more than 50 different universities and institutions recently gathered at UC Berkeley for the fourth annual Chinese Environmental Scholars Forum.

Amrita Bhattacharyya: New Co-Chair of Women Scientists and Engineers Council Subcommittee

May 25, 2017

Amrita Bhattacharyya has been named the new co-chair of the Women Scientists & Engineers Council Networking Subcommittee.

Meet Your Postdoc: Mamun Miah

May 17, 2017

Meet first-year EESA postdoc Mamun Miah, an earthquake engineer. Miah has been working with David McCallen’s research group on a Department of Energy (DOE)-funded project that is developing regional scale earthquake simulation models aimed at reducing seismic risks and assessing hazards.

Fifth Worldwide Review on Nuclear Waste Disposal Programs

May 16, 2017

The Energy Geosciences Division of Berkeley Lab has just released the Fifth Worldwide Review on International Approaches for Nuclear Waste Disposal in Geological Formations: Geological Challenges in Radioactive Waste Isolation. This book summarizes state-of-the-art radioactive waste disposal approaches in geological formations, with contributions from authors representing 23 countries. Since the Fourth Worldwide Review in 2006, advances in technologies, disposal…

New Geophysics Department Head: Jonathan Ajo-Franklin

May 9, 2017

Susan Hubbard, ALD for the Earth and Environmental Sciences Area (EESA), has announced that Jonathan Ajo-Franklin will assume the role of the Department Head for Geophysics, effective June 15, 2017. Jonathan’s research focuses on using geophysical techniques to understand dynamic alterations in subsurface properties of relevance to the environmental and energy sectors. He received his PhD…