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Inspired by: scientists/researchers » Revolutionary breakthrough in storage of energy from renewable sources

version: 1 / created: 2010-05-10
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Originally submitted by: Ondrej Valenta
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Source of inspiration

Scientists/researchers (incl. reports, plans and statements)

Headline

(max. 9 words)

Revolutionary breakthrough in storage of energy from renewable sources

Description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Wild Card (approx. 150 words)
One of the most significant shortcomings of renewable sources of energy is their vulnerability, instability and low concentration. This in turn leads to utilization of back-up energy sources and makes the whole process of energy production costly and inefficient. However, a revolutionary breakthrough in storage of the energy from renewable sources would fully compensate their persisting instability.

Keywords

renewable sources, energy, storage, breakthrough, research

Mini-description

(max. 250 characters)

Major shortcomings of energy production from renewable resources was overcome. Energy production from renewable sources becomes highly efficient

Likelihood

Closest timeframe for at least 50% likelihood
Please use one of the following options:
now-2050

Type of event

Human planned (e.g. terrorist attack or funded scientific breakthrough)

Type of emergence

please select (if any) describe related trend or situation
An extreme extension of a trend/development/situation
(e.g. Increased global warming leads to a total ban on fossil fuels)

Type of systems affected

Both

Classification

Desirable

Importance

please specify:
please select
Level 4: important for the whole world

Latent phase

Obstacles for early indentification

information/communicational filters (media/editorial interests, language, reasoning)
cultural/religious filters (values, traditions, faith, spiritual beliefs)
affective filters (emotions, anxiety, self-doubt)

Manifestation phase

Type of manifestation

In a probably pervasive way (contagious or transmittable)

Aftermath phase

Important implications
Transformation of a system (e.g. new applications, change in stakeholders relations/influence)

Relevance for Grand Challenges

where? please justify:
particularly relevant Europe world
Energy security/dynamics
Economic prosperity/dynamics
Globalization vs. localization
Sustainability and climate change

Relevance for thematic research areas

please justify:
particularly relevant
Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Energy
Environment (including Climate Change)
Nuclear research
Research infrastructures
Science in society
International S&T Cooperation