In 30 minutes, the sun sends more energy to earth than we all consume in an entire year. With only 1% of earth’s deserts, solar power plants alone could generate more energy than fossil fuels currently produce globally. The future belongs to those who succeed in harvesting these reserves effectively. In combination with optimizing the energy production from the other elements, a comprehensive set of tools will evolve to finally support the elimination of the waste of natural fossil resources for energy production. In the workshop, we will jointly explore a whole variety of different alternative energy harvesting principles. We will learn, discuss, explore, build, measure and jointly innovate to further advance in the field of renewable energies. The workshop will be led by Knut Stockhusen and Gerhard Weinrebe, who have been working together at SBP for more than 2 decades. The symbiosis of creative engineering and innovative energy production will be a major key to a more sustainable future. During the workshop week Gary will guide you to a holistic understanding of alternative and regenerative energy production, at small and large scale. Knut will showcase how this can be embedded within the urban fabric and how every designer can make a difference. The workshop is intended for engineers, designers, architects, climate engineers, believers, dreamers, those who simply want to make a difference and those who simply love sun, wind and water.