The Energy Transition

Written by Vikram Kumar at VENTUS

From struggle, betrayal, and the preservation of human dignity comes the love of engineering. These forces have always shaped history and will continue to shape the future. Time is a fluid concept. Infinite knowledge is instantaneously available; we just need a clear head to see it, Quantum Computing is on the horizon, but a distant potential and Artificial Intelligence is already here.

For action, perfection is unnecessary. True creation comes from imperfection, forged through challenge.

Connection arises through intensity—moments of challenge, disruption, and transformation. It isn’t forced; it flows naturally in moments of clarity.

The message must strike with precision—like an arrow—accelerating not only the future of Solar Photovoltaics (see podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2272772) but energy in general. This isn’t about recognition but the urgency of action and progress.

History remembers how visionaries were exploited. Nikola Tesla, a genius who pioneered the foundations of modern energy systems, met his demise in isolation and insanity, a mind ahead of its time, yet consumed by the very forces he sought to master. Despite this, Tesla’s core message and arguments remain alive today, as relevant as ever in shaping the future of energy reverting back to DC (granted at an embryonic stage) from High Voltage AC, back to Electric Vehicles from Internal Combustion.

Today’s stage is no different, yet far larger. The challenge of transitioning from AC to DC power grids isn’t just an engineering problem, it’s a geopolitical battle on a scale far beyond Tesla and Edison.

In a world dominated by energy demand and rising global powers like China and India, energy has become more than infrastructure. It’s influence, control, and survival. These conflicts aren’t fought with weapons alone but through infrastructure, technology, and control over energy resources.

As we stand on the horizon of quantum computing and the potential of qubits, the future of energy innovation expands beyond traditional boundaries. Quantum advancements could redefine how we process data, optimise energy systems, and accelerate the renewable revolution on an unprecedented scale.

Yet, there is a deeper betrayal at play, the betrayal of nature itself. Our relentless pursuit of instantaneous gratification and short-term gains is the true plague of our time, undermining not only our future but the very survival of our species and all life on Earth. Every short-sighted decision made in the name of profit accelerates this downfall.

The goal is to develop a knowledge base of epic proportions with the use of AI, one where the world contributes freely to the rise of renewable energy through use.