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NEW DATE 16-June “Sand-Like Particles for High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage: Enabling a Resilient Renewable Energy Future” with Shin Young Jeong, faculty member of the Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research, University of Central Florida. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 6pm - 7 pm Pacific Time Abstract: The transition to renewable energy has increased the need for reliable, large-scale storage to balance intermittent generation with continuous demand. Thermal energy storage (TES) offers a cost-effective solution by capturing excess energy as heat and releasing it when needed, supporting long-duration storage and grid stability. Unlike batteries, TES can scale to industrial levels, provide process heat, and deliver electricity through power cycles. Recent advances use abundant, low-cost materials such as sand-like particles serving as both heat transfer media and storage. This talk will highlight emerging TES technologies and their role in a resilient, decarbonized energy future. Speaker(s): Shin Young Jeong, Agenda: 6:00 pm - Introduction of Speaker 7:00 pm - Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537948

As the adoption of renewable energy continues to accelerate worldwide, integrating these resources into the electric power grid presents both significant opportunities and complex technical challenges. This presentation explores the evolving role of renewable energy technologies—including photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems—in supporting a reliable, resilient, and sustainable electric grid. Attendees will gain insight into the operational challenges associated with renewable energy integration, such as intermittency, variability, voltage regulation, and grid stability. The session will highlight the critical role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in addressing these challenges and enhancing the value of renewable energy resources. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of modern grid management techniques and future opportunities for integrating high levels of renewable energy while maintaining power system performance, reliability, and resilience. This session is ideal for engineers, researchers, students, utility professionals, energy developers, and anyone interested in the future of renewable energy and grid modernization. Speaker(s): Dr. Sukumar Agenda: - Introduction of Speaker - Lecture - Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562227