In the face of climate change, swift action is imperative. Early signs of change are already visible: the peak of fossil energy use may have already passed. However, realizing the energy transition requires a massive expansion of infrastructure and the mobilization of investments in renewable energy and sustainable technologies. Join Prof. Lechtenböhmer for an overview of the major issues in energy transformation—a topic that will shape our future.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Lechtenböhmer…
…has been working at the Kassel Institute for Sustainability since September 2023, where he plays a central role in the institute’s directorate. He heads the Sustainable Technology Design department at the University of Kassel and brings extensive experience in the transformation of energy and industrial systems. Prior to this, he led the “Future Energy and Industrial Systems” department at the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment, and Energy for over 13 years and has gained international recognition as an expert in sustainable energy systems.