Energy- From an Engineering Perspective

Explore the future of renewable energy in this 54-minute lecture from Stanford University. Delve into the fundamental mechanisms of renewable energy creation and key technologies for engineering molecular transformations with Chemical Engineering Department Chair, Professor Eric Shaqfeh. Learn about the development of cost-competitive renewable electricity, focusing on wind and solar energy storage, as Professor Thomas Jaramillo explains how to store energy in chemical bonds similar to those in natural gas and petroleum, but produced sustainably from water, CO2, and renewable energy inputs. Gain insights into the challenges facing entrepreneurs in the energy sector and the essential leadership qualities needed to launch and grow successful businesses from Silicon Valley executive and entrepreneur Ricardo Levy, drawing from his three decades of experience in founding and building thriving enterprises.