BCI Insights: April 2024
?? Battery Council International to Launch Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership
Battery Council International and its partners have been awarded $5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) so that it can establish the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES).
"We are excited and grateful for this opportunity to partner with DOE and our national labs to accelerate innovation in lead battery technology for long duration energy storage," said BCI's Roger Miksad . Read the full press release.
??DOE invests $5 million in flow battery research
Separately, clean technology expert firm CleanTech Strategies has been selected by DOE’s Office of Electricity as the recipient of a $5 million award each to advance energy storage innovation in partnership with BCI's Flow Battery Industry Group. Read the full press release here.
2024 #BCI100 Convention + Power Mart Expo
?? Opening Reception and Walk of Memories
The #BCI100 Convention opening reception was the perfect way to kickstart this once-in-a-century event. Attendees met with fellow colleagues and members and even took a stroll down memory lane at BCI’s Walk of Memories Installation.
?? Chris Pruitt Opening Remarks?
East Penn Manufacturing Co. CEO & President and BCI Chairman Chris Pruitt kicked off the 2024 #BCI100 Convention + Power Mart Expo in #FortLauderdale highlighting BCI’s success over the past year and what to expect in the next century.
?? ENTEK Wins 2024 BCI Innovation Award
The BCI Innovation Award recognizes innovations within the lead battery industry that align with the guidelines of sustainability, safety, cost, performance, uniqueness and value. Congratulations to the 2024 #BCI100 Innovation Award winner ENTEK International !
? Fireside Chat with Industry CEOs
At the #BCI100 Convention, top industry CEOs Chris Pruitt , Hal Hawk , Dave Shaffer, and Mark Wallace , and moderator Roger Miksad engaged in a dynamic fireside chat about the state of the industry today and shared their insights on the future of #batteries.
?? BCI Regulatory & Advocacy Update with BCI President & CEO Roger Miksad
BCI President & Executive Director Roger Miksad discussed the regulatory landscape, ongoing BCI #advocacy work, and more.
?? Trojan Receives 2024 BCI Amplify Award
Each year, the #BCI100 Amplify Award showcases the most effective and unique marketing and communications work that elevates the #battery industry. Congratulations to this year's Amplify Award winner Trojan Battery Company !
?? Congratulations to the 2nd Annual BCI Poster Research Showcase Winners
This year, TWO winners were announced?????? Congratulations to Cailin Buchanan , Argonne National Laboratory and Dr. Madhu Chennapuram , The University of Toledo !
?? Centennial Celebration Commemorates BCI’s Service to the Battery Industry
Roger Miksad and Hal Hawk kicked off the #BCI100 Centennial Celebration, then Chris Pruitt honored this year’s Distinguished Service Award recipients Bob Flicker, Roger Winslow, and Hal Hawk. Then attendees rocked out to an incredible Gin Blossoms performance! Here’s to another 100 years!
? See You Next Year in San Antonio!
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?? Women In the Global Battery Industry News
?? WGBI’s Networking Reception brought women together to meet and mingle
The Women in the Global Battery Industry networking reception was a smash hit! Current and potential WGBI members met and mingled at the 2024 #BCI100 Convention + Power Mart Expo in Fort Lauderdale. Shout out to the 2024 WGBI Networking Reception Sponsors: Hollingsworth & Vose and Stryten Energy .
?? WGBI recognizes Cailin Buchanan for her outstanding poster submission in 2nd annual Battery Poster Research Showcase
This showcase not only sheds light on the incredible work of women in the battery industry, it also further supports women in STEM in the years to come. Congratulations Cailin!
?? WGBI’s photo booth captured milestone moments during Centennial Celebration
#BCI100 Convention attendees snapped pics all night long at WGBI’s roaming photo booth!
Visit womeninbatteries.org for more info.
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?? What’s Next?
BCI Capitol Hill Briefing
On Thursday, May 16, BCI representatives Rebecca Conway from Clarios , Lloyd McGuire from Ecobat , and Jeremy Furr from Stryten Energy will present to Congressional staff and other interested stakeholders regarding important features of the energy storage industry. This includes:
?? Its significant domestic manufacturing footprint
?? Recent advances in next-generation technology
?? Impact of competition from overseas
Shout out to U.S. Representative Dan Meuser for his leadership and support!
It all takes place May 16 in the U.S. Capitol building. ?? Livestreams available starting at 11 AM ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X!
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