Global energy perspectives and the role of technologyDie globale Energieversorgung der Zukunft und die Rolle der Technik

The provision of affordable and environmentally sound energy services is a prerequisite for further social and economic development in the world. This is a formidable challenge considering that two billion people today are still without access to adequate energy services in the world. This additional need for energy services is going to be voracious and will not be satisfied with the current structure of energy system, with current technologies and certainly not with the current adverse impacts associated with energy, from indoor air pollution and regional acidification to climate change.