Two simple ways to transform the energy system | Chen Gong | TEDxBerlinSalon

Climate mitigation scientist Dr. Chen “Chris” Gong spells out the two ways to transform the energy system. One, through electrifying using green power; two, using synthetic green molecules made from electricity to power the rest of the sectors which cannot be electrified easily. We are already observing the beginning of this shift in green power in replacing coal, and the rapid increase in electric vehicle sales. However, more efforts and investments are needed in power grid modernization and optimization, as well as in making green synthetic gas and liquid cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives in the long term. Dr. Chris Gong, trained as a physicist at Caltech and the University of Potsdam, is part of the international climate policy, energy system lab, and global energy transition teams at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Her work focuses on energy transition pathways for China, India, and globally. Previously, she modeled hourly dispatch optimization in climate mitigation models and developed transition pathways for China. Currently, she leads three projects: developing a global 1.5°C pathway, designing national NDC pathways for China and India, and coupling climate mitigation with power sector models for China. She is also co-authoring a book on “Greening the Growth Model” with political economists from Germany and the U.S. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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