The energy transition - the process of making our energy supply environmentally friendly, economically viable, and secure - is an ambitious goal and one of the most important tasks facing the world today. Inspired by a Deutsches Museum’s exhibition "energie.wenden" this book features prominent scientists tracing the history of energy and discussing the challenges and opportunities of the transition from fossil fuels towards sustainable energy. Readers learn about innovations in energy technology and trailblazing projects from every corner of the planet - a fascinating exploration of the future of our energy system.
I. History
1. Energy and progress
2. The history of the Energiewende
II. Energy generation
3. In the beginning, there was coal
4. Risk maturity after Fukushima
5. Rich in variety, but limited in quantity
6. Unending heat
III. Distribution and Use
7. Power and structural change
8. Mobility and sustainability
9. Throwing heat out of the window
10. Leading the way with our technical capabilities
IV. Challenges
11. The energy transition will not be possible without public support
12. Can energy consumption be sustainable?
13. The Paris Climate Agreement
14. The challenges of the energy transition
V. Thematic Rooms
15. Plant-based energy sources
16. Fossil fuels
17. Nuclear energy
18. Geothermal energy and hydropower
19. Sun and wind
20. Energy storage
21. Grids
22. Mobility
23. Construction and housing
24. Production and consumption
VI. The Exhibition
25. The exhibition energie.wenden
26. Shaping the energy transition
27. Design and educational concept
28. Energyscapes of the future
29. Buying happiness
30. Energy Research
31. Global Ideas
32. Notes and credits