Big Ideas interviewed three, world-class engineers working in Renewable Energy, exploring why they became engineers, their hopes for the future of green energy and their messages for young people today. Click on their names below to watch their interviews.

Henry Snaith - Professor of Physics, Oxford University

British Physicist and Engineer, Henry is working on a new kind of solar cell to capture the sun’s energy. Henry is a Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford and is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Oxford Photovoltaics Limited.

Kristian Eikeland Holmefjord - EVP & Project Director; Fuel Cells at Corvus Energy

A Norwegian Maritime Engineer, Kristian works on reducing emissions to make shipping green. Kristian is developing marine fuel cells and is Executive Vice President and Project Director at Corvus Energy

Danielle Merfeld - Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at GE Renewable

Danielle is an American Electrical Engineer bringing wind power to the people. Danielle is Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at GE Renewable Energy