What You Will Learn In The Webinar

Batteries vs. hydrogen: which technology will power the future of clean energy? While hydrogen often takes the spotlight, batteries have made incredible strides in efficiency, cost, and performance over the past decade. In this special webinar, Professor Dr. Maximilian Fichtner, Director of the Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage Ulm-Karlsruhe, will explore the latest advancements in battery technology and the evolving landscape of energy storage.

Professor Fichtner, a former hydrogen materials scientist and now a world-renowned expert in battery technology with over 400 peer-reviewed publications, will share his deep insights into both hydrogen and batteries, examining the pros, cons, and the critical factors shaping the future of these technologies.

Here’s what you will learn:

- Hydrogen vs. Batteries: A scientific comparison of both technologies, from someone with decades of experience in each field.
- The Limits of Hydrogen: Why hydrogen’s chemical properties restrict its use in certain applications.
- State of the Art in Batteries: How battery technology has evolved over the past 10 years and where it stands today.
- The Future of Batteries: What is possible in the next 10 years, including advancements in sodium batteries, solid-state batteries, and new chemistries.
- Battery Applications: How batteries are already transforming mobility, aviation, and stationary energy storage solutions.
- Efficiency and Cost: A detailed comparison of the efficiency, round-trip costs, and scalability of batteries vs. hydrogen.
- Challenges in Battery Technology: From fast charging and degradation to environmental concerns like Cobalt mining and recycling.

Professor Fichtner is also known for his critical analyses on LinkedIn, where he regularly reviews the latest research and political developments in the energy sector. In 2024, he received the Science Prize of the City of Ulm for his exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in an engaging and accessible way.

Join this special webinar to get an expert’s perspective on the state of battery technology, the future outlook for hydrogen, and the role these technologies will play in achieving global decarbonization goals.
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​​​​​​​SPONSORS of the Mission Hydrogen Webinar Series:
GOLD:  NEUMAN & ESSER GROUP | Wenger Engineering GmbH 
Silver:  Burckhardt Compression AG | Dräger Safety | Hexagon Purus | MSA – The Safety Company | VOSS Holding GmbH + Co. KG
Bronze: Chemours™, Linde, TT Gaskets