PNW Climate Week Facility Tour: Iridian & Polaris Battery Labs
Did you know that Portland has one of the world's leading R&D facilities for battery research? Come see for yourself!
Join Climate Curious and the PNW Battery Collaborative for a special site visit of Iridian & Polaris Battery Labs. Shelly Whitlock, CEO at Iridian, will showcase the next generation of lithium-ion development technology. This is a rare opportunity to see cutting-edge science at work.
Reservations are required and head count will be strictly limited. Guests must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided on-site.
What is the PNW Battery Collaborative?: A community of battery entrepreneurs, scientists, and enthusiasts united to make the PNW the nation's leading hub of battery innovation.
What is this event?: An hour-long tour of a working laboratory with coffee meetup nearby (TBA).
Why now?: The PNW is quickly becoming a key hub for battery innovation in the US. To maintain our region's competitive advantage and effectively support other regions in deploying batteries it is crucial that the public understand the good work already being done.
Who can join?: Anybody!
Image credit: Polaris Battery Labs