Professor Henrik Lund of Aalborg University is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of renewable energy. He is the author of a book entitled Renewable Energy Systems, which contextualizes renewable energy design efforts by addressing the socio-political challenge of implementing the shift to renewables. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Energy – The International Journal and  associate editor of several other significant journals in the field, a consultant to leading international and Danish organizations, a teacher and author of many articles in the field of renewable energy systems.

Sören Hermansen, is Adjunct Professor at Aalborg University. He is an islander, born on Samsø, and describes himself as an educated farmer. He was the organisation leader of Samsø Energy and Environment organisation (SEEO)– Samsø, Denmark's 100% Renewable Energy Island, and from 2006 has been Director of Samsø Energy Academy. He has a background as a campaigner and developer of renewable energy projects in wind, solar, biomass, biofuels and transport.