Energy Supply Transition

This lecture covers the transition in energy supply and economics, focusing on the decoupling of energy demand from economic growth, the rise of electric vehicles, and the objectives to decarbonize economic activities. It also discusses energy efficiency, major energy units, orders of magnitude in energy consumption, and the efficiency of large power plants. The instructor emphasizes the importance of sustainable development goals related to energy, the difference between primary and secondary energy, and the practical methods to count primary energy consumption. Key takeaways include the definitions of energy efficiency and capacity factor, as well as the primary energy consumption mix for the EU.