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Experts Group on Science for Energy (formerly known as AHGSET)There are a number of potential scientific breakthroughs that could
provide solutions to our energy challenges, including innovations
in technologies and instrumentation, computing, communications,
biotechnology, nano-sciences, information technologies, and infrastructure.
However, additional funding is critically needed to allow science
and applied energy researchers to realize the full potential
of these breakthroughs. There is also a gap between the basic science
and energy technology communities that prevents scientists and
researchers from taking advantage of available opportunities
for collaboration, networking and accelerating necessary scientific
advances. The International Energy Agency's Experts Group on Science for Energy (EGSE) was created to address these
barriers by improving communication and networking between the
basic science
and applied energy research communities. EGSE is reinforcing
links between basic science and energy research through international
information exchange, networking and outreach
(click here for
brochure).