
Long Duration Energy Storage Summit 2025
Driving the Commercialization of Long-Duration Energy Storage
Sumitomo Electric to Join Long Duration Energy Storage Summit 2025 Panel in Washington, DC
As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions, Sumitomo Electric will participate in the LDES Summit 2025, taking place on October 2–3 in Washington, DC. This global event convenes innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss how LDES can accelerate the clean energy transition.
Our representative, Daniel Petcovic, will join a distinguished panel alongside Hydrostor, Invinity, and Energy Dome, exploring how companies are moving from early pilot projects to commercially mature, bankable systems.
Event Overview
Our representative, Daniel Petcovic (Sumitomo Electric USA), will join the following panel:
Panel Title: Beyond Pilots: Making Long Duration Energy Storage Commercially Real
Date & Time: October 2, 2025, 3:30–5:00 PM
Location: Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Office, Washington, DC
Moderator: Anna J. Siefken, North America Policy and Markets Lead, LDES Council
Discussion Themes
The panel will explore:
- Building bankability and trust with customers and investors
- Scaling manufacturing, supply chains, and project pipelines
- Bridging the gap between early funding and full commercialization
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About LDES Summit
The Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Summit 2025 will be held on October 2–3 at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) office in Washington, DC. Hosted by the LDES Council, this summit brings together technology innovators, policymakers, utilities, and investors to explore how long-duration energy storage can accelerate the clean energy transition.
The program will feature panel discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities focused on scaling up LDES technologies from pilot projects to large-scale commercialization.
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