Energy is a hot topic and a critical issue in politics, business, and society at large. And it doesn’t look like this will be changing any time soon. 

On the forefront of this discussion is clean energy, and, particularly, the rise of solar-powered technology.

To get a better understanding of why this is the case and what that means for our world, we held a conversation on The Future of Solar Technology with climate and energy expert Varun Sivaram. Varun authored the recent book, Taming the Sun: Innovations to Harness Solar Energy and Power the Planet.

In a live conversation moderated by David Livingston — who serves as the Deputy Director of Climate and Advanced Energy at The Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center — Varun offers insights on the innovations that are powering our world and the role America is playing in harnessing clean technology.