International Workshop on

Energy Storage Technologies and Applications

3 - 4 April 2013 ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

Introduction
Access to affordable, clean, and reliable energy services
is critical for sustainable development. In underserved
and remote communities, including mountains and
islands, where grid extension is difficult and the
conventional fuel supply chain is easily broken,
renewable energy (RE) is emerging as the most secure
and economical energy supply solution for the 21
st

century. As the share of RE power in the grid mix
increases, the intermittent nature of most RE-based
electricity must be managed appropriately to ensure
continuous availability and stability of the power network.
Successful strategies to manage this variability
encompass a range of measures such as a balanced
generation portfolio, geographical dispersion of supply,
better forecasting tools, demand side management, and
appropriate storage solutions. Storage and smart grid
systems will become increasingly important as the share
of intermittent RE increases in the grid mix beyond 10-
20%. This will soon become a critical issue for most
countries which intend to increase energy access for the
poor and more so for those targeting to use greater
shares of RE. Globally, most grid-connected electricity
storage systems are pumped hydropower installations
with typical capacities of several hundred megawatts
(MW).
New storage solutions are emerging, including affordable
long-lasting batteries and related technologies which are
scalable to the household and community level, and
which may eventually be feasible for large-scale
applications. This technology field is developing rapidly,
with production costs decreasing and energy densities
increasing.
Energy for All

ADB is committed to helping its developing
member countries ensure that all of their people have
access to clean, modern energy. ADBs Energy Policy
2009, aligned with Strategy 2020, recognizes the
essential role of energy for reducing poverty and
achieving inclusive growth. Maximizing access to energy
for all is one of three pillars for policy implementation,
along with promoting energy efficiency and renewable
energy, and promoting energy sector reform, capacity
building, and governance.
In 2008 ADB launched the Energy for All
Program to increase its investment in the energy access
sector. The Energy for All Partnership was formed in
2009 to extend ADBs support to like-minded
organizations and form a coalition that shares the
objective of providing modern energy access to 100
million people by 2015.
Energy for All Program is being supported by
various partners including the Governments of Japan,
Austria, Australia, Norway as well as Denmark and
Switzerland. Energy for All are working closely with the
United Nations Sustainable Energy for All Initiative and
the Government of Norway-led Energy+ Partnership to
jointly achieve the ambition of Universal Energy Access
by 2030.
You can find more information on website:
http://www.energyforall.info/
http://www.adb.org/sectors/energy/programs/energy-for-
all-initiative
ADB is organizing the workshop on Energy Storage Technologies and Applications as a forum for
industry, academia, government agencies, and development partners to discuss the state of the art and
current challenges in battery storage technologies, to enhance the partnership among participating
institutions, and to identify future collaboration opportunities for further development and dissemination.
Defining these activities and their objectives will be a key output from this workshop.












Objective
The main objectives of the Workshop are to discuss
emerging energy storage technologies and applications;
share our experiences, accomplishments, and common
concerns; support each other; and refresh our vision of
the future. The workshop will cover key topics such as
Materials, Battery Management Systems (BMS),
Recycling, Electric Vehicles (EVs), and Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT). The specific
objectives are:

o To discuss current status of energy storage technologies,
especially Lithium ion, deep cycle, and lead acid
batteries, and state-of-the-art battery materials and
chemistries;
o To identify general and technology specific factors
that prevent promotion, development and financing of
energy storage projects, and to devise strategies to
overcome barriers and propose technical and commercial
options;
o To work directly with project developers, manufacturers,
and end-users to assist them in implanting energy
storage projects; and
o To update stakeholders on the latest developments and
issues related to the Materials, BMS, Recycling, EVs, and
ICT.

There is limited space for manufacturers to display
their products on first come first served basis.


Workshop Sessions
Energy Storage Technologies and Applications



Day 2: 4 April
9:00 10:30 Session 5: Electric Vehicles and Battery
Technologies
10:30 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 12:30 Session 6: Energy Storage in Telecom
Towers
12:30 13:30 LUNCH
13:30 16:00 Session 7: Battery Recycling and Waste
Management
16:00 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 17:30 Closing Session 8: Moving Forward
Moderated Panel Discussion
TIME ACTIVITY
Day 1: 3 April
8:30 9:00 Registration
9:00 9:30 Opening Session
9:30 11:00 Session 1: Latest Evolution on Energy
Storage Technologies
11:00 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 12:30 Session 2: Smart Grid and Energy
Storage Technologies
12:30 13:30 LUNCH
13:30 16:00 Session 3: Energy Storage for Off Grid
and Island Systems
16:00 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 17:30 Session 4: Successful Energy Storage
Case Studies
17:30 19:30 Reception
Who should attend?
Around 200 participants are expected to attend this workshop from:
PROJECT DEVELOPERS (Private sector, government
entities, etc)
ENERGY STORAGE MANUFACTURERS (Companies,
Academic Institutions, R&D labs)
PROJECT SPONSORS (Public sector, bilateral agencies,
financial institutions, I/NGOs etc.)
POLICY MAKERS (Government officials and research
organisations on energy access)
Outcome of the Workshop
Increased awareness on latest developments on
energy storage technologies and applications

Existing case studies and examples of energy
storage technologies and applications

Networking and interaction with different stakeholder
How can I participate?
Those interested may contact Mr. Amit Jain at ajain1.consultant@adb.org to register. You can find more information on
website http://www.energyforall.info/ and http://www.adb.org/sectors/energy/programs/energy-for-all-initiative

For more information on ADBs Energy for All, you can contact Mr. Jiwan Acharya at jacharya@adb.org