Can we power a world of 10 billion people with clean energy?

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 4 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Physicist Julio Friedmann explores the massive infrastructure and investment required to provide cheap, sustainable energy to a growing global population.

The video examines the innovation and supply chains necessary to support 10 billion people. Friedmann highlights real-world progress, such as Namibia's emerging clean hydrogen production and a refurbished supply chain in Chile, which was developed in partnership with Japan.

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