The term ‘Energiewende’ refers to the current German effort to transition to renewable energy sources. To combat the long tradition of fossil fuel energy generation the German government established “The Renewable Energy Act” in 2000 and now offers incentives for renewable energy.
Dr. Pehlken will discuss the impact of these incentives with regards to best practice, the need for regulation and unexpected outcomes. This lecture will also highlight the impact of the long standing tradition of renewable energy teaching at Carl Von Ossietzky University which, in partnership with the IPID4ALL program encourages the exchange of researchers between Oldenburg University and the world.
A reception with light refreshments will follow in DC 1301.