Program overview
Energy Storage Science and Engineering, simply put, is about studying how to store energy—like electricity or heat—and release it when needed. Think phone batteries, lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, or large pumped-storage hydropower stations—all applications of energy storage technology. This major covers multidisciplinary knowledge including physics, chemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering. Core courses include Electrochemical Fundamentals, Energy Storage Materials, Power System Analysis, Battery Management Systems, and Thermal Energy Storage Technology. If you're passionate about new energy, enjoy hands-on experiments, or want to solve real-world problems like the instability of wind and solar power, this major is a great fit. China's energy storage sector is growing rapidly, and many universities have industry-academia collaboration labs—for example, training bases co-built with companies like CATL and BYD—giving you access to cutting-edge battery technology.