Swiss Energy Transition

This lecture covers the historical context of global energy, different energy sources, the impact of the Fukushima incident in 2011, monthly energy needs in Switzerland, the shift towards renewables, and the abandonment of nuclear energy. It also discusses the evolution of global energy consumption over centuries, the relationship between energy, population, and the environment, the forms of energy and their usage sectors, and the value of 1 kWh in various contexts. The lecture concludes by highlighting the significant growth in population, energy consumption, and emissions, emphasizing the standardization of energy units to kWh and its multiples, and the concept of power units like kW. The content aims to provide insights into the Swiss energy transition.