Can the World Run on Batteries?

Sonny Garg

Energy Solutions Lead, Uptake

Philip Warburg

Author, Harvest the Sun

Robyn Beavers

Clean Energy Innovator

Robert Rosner,

Professor, Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Chicago

It takes over 700 pounds of coal to power a single light bulb for a year. Compare that to the typical wind turbine, which has been calculated at just over two hours of work. But is the switch from coal to wind, gas to batteries actually feasible? Experts discuss the future of the grid, examining the disruptive innovations, governmental reforms and economic incentives (and disincentives) powering our changing energy system.

What to expect: Sonny Garg on the next wave in energy disruption; attorney and author Philip Warburg on the future of wind and solar energy—in other words, here comes the sun; Robyn Beavers on making big business green; Robert Rosner on using nuclear energy, safely

*This Conversation is sponsored by Zeller Realty Group.