The Wind Lens design was presented at the Yokohama Renewable Energy International Exhibition in 2010. Kyushu University Professor Yuji Ohya belive this wind turbine design could produce three times the electrical power of conventional offshore wind turbines. Credit: Kyushu University

Fora TV presents a discussion about the future of energy from the perspective of entrepreneurial innovation. Aside from the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) immense fusion technology research by governments and countries across the world, innovation can be found on all levels.

Energy is one of the biggest industries on the planet. Innovation at this scale doesn’t happen at the rate entrepreneurs and VCs typically expect, but once it takes effect, the results can be profound. What are the opportunities and challenges competing for a piece of the energy pie? What role should government play?