The Cambridge Energy Masterclass was a two-day intensive meeting of lectures and discussions, with talks from leading experts in various aspects of energy demand and supply. It focussed on the energy transition and the technologies needed to optimise new energy systems.

We discussed the current energy system, and the different contributions provided by a number of low-carbon energy sources, including wind, solar, and nuclear. We examined new strategies for the storage of heat and the capture and storage of carbon dioxide. We learnt about the energy use in the construction and transport sectors. We looked at the electricity grid, and investigated the need for long-term storage of energy. We talked about how public perception affects the energy policy in our society.