The ‘Energiewende’ is in full swing fuelled by rapidly advancing technology and a change in mindset leading to policies unleashing the full potential of renewable energy (RE). While the technical aspect is a very straight forward one –product innovation and manufacturing cost reductions are implemented at a record pace –public awareness, acceptance and unfavourable policies create barriers impeding progress.
In this context, 30 young people studying related domains (Engineering, Management, Law, Social sciences)in universities from all over Europe congressed to discuss and share with experts in these fields and propose strategies.
Report by Florian Forster, David Perone and Thomas Bourg
