Owing to its unique position in France as an expert research organisation, in the fields of both nuclear/renewable energies and digital technologies, CEA is best-placed to contribute to energy transition for fighting against the global warming.
DEFINITION OF ENERGY
In common parlance, the word energy refers to force and power, to vigour and impetus, to dynamism and willpower. Because of the very ancient Greek sound to it (Energeia), it is easy to imagine that it has always been a part of the scientific vocabulary. Not so…
VIEWPOINT
A FEW MILLENIA OF ENERGY TRANSITION
The viewpoint of Jean-Marc Jancovici, climate change & energy consultant
CONTEXT
- HOW SHOULD WE ENVISAGE THE ENERGY FUTURE?
- ENERGY TRANSITION, A NATIONAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGE
I MEANS OF PRODUCING ENERGY
Nuclear and renewables can work together to decarbonise our energy consumption, by increased electrification of certain sectors and adaptation to the supply of heat, or even hydrogen or synthesised hydrocarbons to vreplace gas and oil.
- THE OUTLOOK FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY
- THE OUTLOOK FOR RENEWABLE ENERGIES
II ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE
The building and transport sectors are the leading energy consumers in France. Reducing their environmental impact is thus a key challenge of energy transition.
III DYNAMICALLY MATCHING SUPPLY AND DEMAND
IV AFTERWORD
CEA, AN ENERGY TRANSITION STAKEHOLDER
By Daniel Verwaerde, CEA Chairman