TED Talks Daily How to harness abundant, clean energy for 10 billion people | Julio Friedmann
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Nov 30, 2023 Julio Friedmann discusses the potential for clean, abundant energy to support 10 billion people. He highlights successful projects from Chile's revamped energy supply chain to Namibia's emerging clean hydrogen initiatives. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of addressing energy needs alongside food and water challenges. Friedmann advocates for a vision of a greener, more equitable world, where innovative solutions and collaboration pave the way for sustainable infrastructure and job creation.
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Energy and Global Challenges
- Abundant clean energy is crucial for addressing global challenges like water, food, and climate.
- Physicist Julio Friedmann emphasizes the need for 60 terawatts of sustainable energy for 10 billion people.
Chile's Green Energy Infrastructure
- Chile utilizes its renewable resources to produce green electrons and hydrogen for domestic use and export.
- This prioritization on infrastructure is key for a new economy built on abundance.
Namibia's Hydrogen Project
- Namibia's $10 billion project will generate clean hydrogen for export to Europe, creating jobs and wealth.
- However, the project's scale overshadows Namibia's current grid and lacks infrastructure development.