Doug Arent

Dr. Doug Arent, the Executive Director of Strategic Public–Private Partnerships at NREL and a Distinguished Fellow at the World Economic Forum, discusses his new book on the evolution of renewable energy. He highlights how digitization and intelligent networks will transform energy production and consumption. The conversation delves into the challenges of the energy transition, including human resistance and the role of policy. Arent emphasizes the importance of innovation in maintaining a competitive edge in the global clean energy race.