Learn about next-generation rechargeable batteries in this lecture from Professor Takeshi Abe of Kyoto University's Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering. Delivered at the NS Hall of Research Building 8 on July 28, 2018, this segment focuses on advanced battery technologies as part of a broader public lecture series on storing renewable energy. Explore the current state and future prospects of battery storage systems, with particular emphasis on emerging battery technologies that could revolutionize renewable energy storage solutions. This is the fifth chapter in a comprehensive series examining the critical role of battery technology in sustainable energy systems.