As the adoption of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, expands, decarbonization of energy supply is progressing. However, responding to output fluctuations and adjusting supply and demand over long periods and seasonal cycles remain major challenges. To overcome these challenges and utilize renewable energy as a "main power source" for society, the establishment of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technology is indispensable.

LDES technology encompasses diverse methods including thermal storage, electrochemical, mechanical, and hydrogen, with research and development and efforts toward social implementation accelerating both domestically and internationally. The Energy and Environment Domain of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has been advancing research and development of LDES technology, particularly focusing on thermal storage and redox flow batteries, to support the large-scale integration of renewable energy.

This symposium will clearly introduce the background of why LDES technology is needed now, the latest technological trends in thermal storage and redox flow batteries, and the research and development, demonstration, and social implementation efforts at AIST and in industry. It aims to be a venue where diverse participants from academia, industry, and the energy sector can gather to share the current status and future prospects of LDES technology, and to explore possibilities for future collaboration and commercialization.

・Those who want to grasp the latest trends in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technology for large-scale introduction of renewable energy. ・Those who are concerned about the challenges of making variable renewable energy sources like solar and wind power a main power source. ・Those interested in the research and development, demonstration, and social implementation of thermal storage technology and redox flow batteries. ・Those who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the flow from research and development to commercialization and social implementation in the energy sector. ・Those exploring possibilities for industry-academia-government collaboration, joint research, and demonstration projects related to LDES technology. ・Those at energy-related companies, local governments, and research institutions who are considering future energy systems and business strategies.

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Event Outline

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 13:00-19:00

Participation Fee: Free

Application Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026

Venue: AIST Waterfront Center (Annex 11F)

https://www.aist.go.jp/waterfront/ja/access/

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