Dr Jeff Hardy, from Imperial's Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment, explains how smart grids and developing technology for energy production is set to revolutionise the capacity for individuals and major generators to deliver on-demand energy that is better for the planet.
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00:00 - The complexity of future energy systems
00:32 - Why will smart grids be needed?
01:10 - Abundant energy: Opportunities, challenges and interesting ideas
02:02 - Solar panels in space
02:49 - Cloud energy storage and transfer
03:19 - Business opportunities for a future of abundant, smart energy
03:58 - Academic insights for collaboration
