Keynote Speaker

Energy Storage for Smart Grid Applications

The goal of this presentation is to provide an overview of energy storage technologies for smart grid applications. Some details will be provided on the fundamentals and functioning of one particular battery technology; namely lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion). Li-ion batteries are currently the most promising battery chemistry for personal electronics and electric mobility applications and are increasing in use for stationary storage (on-grid and off-grid). A specific case study will be presented to illustrate the techno-economic viability of Li-ion batteries in smart grid applications.

Biography

Said Al-Hallaj is the CEO and co-founder of All Cell Technologies LLC, and a Research Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Dr. Al-Hallaj earned his B.Sc and M.Sc in Chemical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) and a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Said co-authored a book entitled “Hybrid Hydrogen Systems” and has published several book chapters and over fifty peer reviewed journal papers. He is also the co-inventor of numerous issued and pending patent applications in the areas of renewable energy, energy storage and water desalination.