Practical Considerations for Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) in Colorado

We’ll be joined by Raafe Khan, Head of Energy Storage and Emerging Markets with Camelot Energy Group to learn about the current state of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies and their implications for energy generation and electrical system decarbonization nationally and in Colorado. While conventional lithium-ion battery technology provides 4 hours of storage, LDES technologies can store electricity for 10 hours to days, or even weeks, offering the ability to store excess renewables generation and provide firmer energy delivery. Although LDES is still a nascent technology, it appears poised for significant growth and impact as penetration of solar and wind energy increases along with significant load growth driven, in part, by new data centers and electrification. Raafe will explore the status of LDES technologies, their economics, where they can fit into evolving electricity markets, and what it can do to increase the penetration of renewable energy generation and reduce reliance on fossil generation resources.

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About our speaker:
Raafe Khan is the Head of Energy Storage at Camelot Energy Group. He brings a great depth of knowledge across the energy storage project lifecycle having held tactical and leadership positions at TATA Power, Mortenson Construction, Sunnova Energy Corporation, Pine Gate Renewables, and Visteon Corporation. His interdisciplinary approach has resulted in over 5 GW of operating renewable projects and over 25 GWh of storage developed across the United States. He is a recipient of several national and international awards, including being a Forbes Under 30 honoree in the field of energy. An ardent advocate for energy access and equity, he is an accredited lecturer for the Battery MBA program and devotes his time to educating stakeholders in the energy storage space. Raafe has a Bachelor's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Manipal University and a Masters in Energy Science, Technology & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University