The Ripple focused on the future of energy and how we will power our lives as things change quickly. People from startups, companies, and investors talked about what makes the grid tick and what needs an upgrade. Topics included solar, wind, geothermal, fusion, and wave energy. They dove into costs, business models, tricky policies, and how the whole grid needs to evolve.

Key takeaways:

- There is no single solution, so using a mix of energy types matters.

- Renewables keep getting cheaper, but we still need steady base load power.

- Batteries, flexible grids, and demand-side choices help keep things stable.

- Slow regulations and hard-to-get grid access remain real challenges.

- Private investors are keen, but big risky projects need unique ways to fund them.

- Local sources like waste can help but are not enough on their own.

Big picture: Solving energy for the future takes smart teamwork, open minds, and lots of practical problem-solving.