Fostering collaboration across the global supply chain is crucial as the rapid growth of the battery industry continues. In this episode of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast, Yen Yeh, Executive Director of the Volta Foundation, sits down with host Dr. Denis Phares to discuss the foundation’s role in nurturing innovation and advocacy for more than 50,000 professionals and over 160 companies within the battery industry. Tune in as Yeh shares insights on workforce development, technology innovation, and the importance of breaking down silos to drive sustainable growth in the battery sector.
Facilitating the world’s largest network of battery professionals, the Volta Foundation was created to accelerate the growth of the battery industry by empowering battery professionals at every stage of their careers. Made up of 50,000 members from over 160 member companies, the Volta Foundation fosters collaboration, innovation, and advocacy among its members by producing publications and offering networking opportunities and industry resources. By connecting battery professionals globally with key resources and collaboration opportunities, the Volta Foundation is leading the charge to grow this ever-evolving industry.
In this episode of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY podcast, Denis Phares interviews Yen Yeh, Executive Director of the Volta Foundation, during The Battery Show in Detroit. Yen explains how the Volta Foundation supports the rapidly expanding battery industry, serving 50,000 professionals and 180 corporate members across the supply chain. A battery scientist from MIT and part of the foundation’s founding team, Yen emphasizes the need for collaboration and infrastructure to address industry challenges, such as workforce shortages, cost reduction, and resource limitations, especially in lithium sourcing. The conversation highlights Volta’s initiatives, like virtual conferences, thought leadership events, and career fairs, which aim to promote industry growth, professional development, and potential certification programs in battery engineering.
