Energy : socio-economic issues and technological challenges

Energy is definitely the lifeblood of modern society, and electricity is its vector, with the kilowatt-hour potentially becoming our next unit of currency. So let's not ask why the energy sector is getting so much media attention! But what is the reality behind this media landscape? This two-day symposium will attempt to provide an answer, bringing together speakers of diverse nationalities and expertise. The structuring of research as well as the fundamental and applied aspects linked to the production, conversion and storage of renewable energies from biomass and the sun, as well as the use of nuclear energy or fossil fuels with CO2 capture will be covered, and the recycling aspect will be discussed in its general context. The impact of these new low-carbon energy sources on power transmission and grid applications will be described by industry experts. The informative, educational and scientific aspects of this symposium will appeal to a diverse audience. The discussions, exchanges and even collaborations that may result between the various players will be all the richer for it.