As California transitions to renewable fuels, Stanford researchers, under the leadership of Robert Waymouth, are developing an innovative energy storage solution using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). The focus is on storing energy in liquid fuels such as isopropanol without the production of hydrogen gas, aiming to address the challenges of fluctuating solar and wind power. The team's research involves developing new catalytic systems for the production of isopropanol to optimize energy retention and release. By utilizing isopropanol and acetone, high-density liquid forms of hydrogen, as key ingredients, the study explores the potential of using these 'liquid batteries' to store and efficiently release energy for various applications including fuel cells. The discovery of cobaltocene's effectiveness as a co-catalyst in the process could pave the way for more cost-effective and scalable LOHC systems, making energy storage more accessible. This fundamental science could have significant implications for enhancing energy storage in industrial and renewable energy sectors, as well as for individual solar or wind farms. The elegant concept of converting excess energy into isopropanol for storage and later returning it as electricity showcases the potential impact of this research in advancing renewable energy technologies.