Future Energy Systems

There is no energy crisis; there is no shortage of energy. This standpoint is supported by three significant observations; namely that: We waste roughly 98% of our energy; we have an enormous and infinite source of energy the sun; and renewable energy is all around us. But what does the future of renewable energy systems look like? Are we looking at hybrid systems, the dominance of a single type of renewable energy, or the emergence of completely new technologies? This lecture showcases the ways to design future sustainable energy systems, decide which technologies need to be developed and how they should be implemented.