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AKE: Arbeitskreis Energie

AKE 5: Symposium Physics for the Energy Turn

AKE 5.3: Invited Talk

Monday, March 17, 2014, 14:30–14:45, Kinosaal

How can Physicists contribute to the Energy Transformation? — •Eicke R. Weber — Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems and Institute of Physics, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany

The transformation of the global energy system towards more efficient use of finally close to 100% renewable energy is one of the big tasks of mankind, on our way to a sustainable use of the earth's resources. In order to facilitate this unavoidable transformation process in a cost-effective way, science is essential in many areas. Just as examples, we need to understand the fundamental processes of light interacting with complex molecules, to pave the way for low-cost organic photovoltaics, we need to better understand electrochemical reactions to allow the development of low-cost long-lasting batteries, and better fuel cells for hydrogen-based transportation. The scientific challenges of the energy transformation will keep physicists and other scientists busy for years to come, and open opportunities for the best and brightest to make substantial progress to the direct benefit of mankind.