Solar energy is made during the day, but energy demand is highest when the sun sets. In order for intermittent energy sources, like wind and solar, to help in these peak periods, we need a way to store energy.

In this episode, we look at energy storage, understanding how we will store energy for a renewable energy future and what ducks have to do with it. We speak to battery researcher Eric Kazayk about how battery storage fits into this picture, from grid scale storage to electric vehicles.

Guests:
Eric Kazyak, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UW-Madison College of Engineering

Hosted by Britta Wellenstein.
Produced by Britta Wellenstein and Michelle Chung.
Theme music by Eden Comer.

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