Let’s look into these 10 actual and/or potential energy sources of the future and the pros & cons of each idea.  Are they being used now and if not why?  

If you enjoy this topic, read or watch related videos so we can talk about ideas not shared in the video or more in-depth about the ones listed. 

Write them down as you listen so we can talk about each one.  

 

0:20  Explain why is #10 Solar Power via Space has a strong energy source and what is holding it back right now?  (0:50) 

 

1:09  Which applications of this power source do you think are the coolest using the second idea shared, #9 Human Powered 

 

2:02 Idea #8 explain the energy source and how/where it is being used now? 

 

4:38 Idea #6, What was a recent discovery in this field and where was it discovered? 

 

6:56 Solar Windows, who are the leaders in this area currently? 

 

8:36 Bio Fuels, what are the largest setbacks in this area currently? 

 

9:18 Algae… my personal favorite, how many uses did they mention for this energy source? One thing it can do that none others mentioned can? (9:55) 

 

10:45 Flying wind turbines, why was this first developed?  

 

11:40 Fusion, why is it like ‘putting sun into a box’ ?  

12:20 Which governments are collaborating in this field now? 

 

What do you think will be the future of energy locally and in the world? 

Which sources were new to you / which would you like to know more about?