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Material challenges for a sustainable energy transition

KTH Materials Dialogue 2023

A researcher with safety glasses holding a tiny solar cell material.
Perovskite is one example of a breakthrough energy material. The so-called tandem solar cells combine silicon technology and thin film technology. The hope is that combining the two could enable a generation of more efficient and cheaper solar energy. Photo: Mikael Sjöberg

The energy sector relies heavily on materials for a diverse range of applications, including power generation, energy storage, conversion, and transportation. The careful selection of materials in these applications is paramount, as it can have a profound effect on the overall efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy systems. In essence, the importance of materials in the energy sector cannot be overstated.

Time: Thu 2023-05-11 10.00 - 15.00

Location: Wallenbergsalen, IVA Conference center, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm

Video link: The workshop will also be available via live streaming at iva.se

Language: English

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The mitigation of climate change necessitates a shift from fossil fuels to a sustainable energy system. The focus of this workshop is to address the critical challenges related to materials science involved in achieving sustainable energy conversion, storage, and transmission. Specifically, the workshop aims to explore promising opportunities within the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, photovoltaics, and high voltage transmission. 

The organisers of this event are the KTH research platforms for Material  and Energy , which are dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and creating an environment conducive to developing innovative solutions to future challenges. The event is co-organised by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences  (IVA) chapters II and IV. By bringing together experts in these fields, the workshop seeks to facilitate the exchange of ideas and encourage the development of pioneering knowledge that can contribute to a sustainable future.

Program  
10:00 Welcome
Tuula Teeri, President, IVA
10:05 –10:15

Introduction to the seminar by the moderators

KTH Materials Platform: Jonas Weissenrieder, Professor and Director, Ulrica Edlund, Professor and Deputy Director, (IV)

KTH Energy Platform: Lina Bertling Tjernberg, Professor and Director, (II), Christophe Duwig, Professor and Deputy Director
10:15 –10:35

Energy transition and sustainable supply of high quality iron concentrate

Ulla Sandborgh, CEO, Jokkmokk Iron, (II)
10:35 –11:45

Catalysis for a sustainable energy system
11:45 –12:30 Lunch
12:30 –13:30

Energy efficiency for high voltage equipment and life time extension models

  • Lina Bertling Tjernberg, Professor, KTH, (II)
  • Mikael Dahlgren, R&D Director, ABB, (II)
  • Bo Normark, Industrial Strategy Executive, EIT InnoEnergy, (II) 
  • Mikael Unge, NKT HV Cables and Adjunct Professor, KTH
13:30 –13:50 Coffee break
13:50 –14:40

Enabling technologies for solar energy

  • Licheng Sun, Professor, KTH, (IV)
  • Liubov Belova, Professor, KTH
14:40 –15:00 Panel discussion – Summary and outlook
Annika Ramsköld, Vice President Corporate Sustainability, Vattenfall, Joydeep Dutta, and Bo Normark
15:00 Conclusions

​Program notice: In parentheses, the department affiliation of the participating IVA members is indicated: II – IVA's department for Electrical Engineering, IV – IVA's department for Chemical Technology 

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