How are the social implications of the research being considered?
A major challenge in making the transition to sustainable energy is the integration of individual technical solutions into an energy system that is consistent with natural cycles, the economy, society, transportation networks, the power grid, and urban infrastructures. Some of the key areas of research that are critical to providing an integrated and systems-oriented approach to the transition toward sustainable biofuels production and use globally are outlined below. The following areas (described in greater detail in the EBI proposal at www.ebiweb.
