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Dr. Stefan Bayer from the iwe at Hof University of Applied Sciences opened the event. - © Hochschule Hof

How can batteries be made more powerful, and what storage technologies will be needed in the future? A workshop at the Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt) in Bayreuth addressed these questions. The event took place on October 6 as part of the EnerTECH project led by the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) . Approximately 25 participants gained insights into current research approaches and modern battery storage technologies.

The workshop featured six expert presentations and a guided tour of the research center. Dr. Stefan Bayer from the iwe at Hof University of Applied Sciences opened the event and presented the EnerTECH project. Dr.-Ing. Tilo Held then provided insights into the work of BayBatt and the continuing education project “Knowledge Transfer & Continuing Education in the Field of Sustainable Battery Technology” (WiNBat).

The program covered a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals to modern simulation methods and alternative energy storage technologies. Christian Planck explained the structure of lithium-ion batteries and described the functions of the individual cell components. Prof. Dr. Conrad Wolf from Coburg University presented digital cell twins. Axel Kahl from Jena Flow Batteries GmbH focused on another technology: redox flow batteries. After lunch together, participants were able to learn more about BayBatt and its research work during a guided tour. A panel discussion and the subsequent exchange over coffee rounded out the workshop.

The combination of expert presentations, insights into the laboratories, and personal conversations made current research tangible and provided an opportunity to bring together different perspectives from science and practice.

Further information on the EnerTECH+ project and the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences can be found on the website of Hof University of Applied Sciences.