Materials Challenges in Alternative & Renewable Energy (Energy 2010) was an important meeting and technical forum held in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on February 21- 24, 2010.  The current Energy Conference- 2010 included 223 participants from more than 25 countries and included more than 160 presentations, tutorials and posters. The meeting brought together leaders in materials science and energy, to facilitate information sharing on the latest developments and challenges involving materials for alternative and renewable energy sources and systems.

Energy 2010 marked the first time that three of the premier materials organizations in the US have combined forces, to co-sponsor a conference of global importance.  These organizations included The American Ceramic Society (ACerS), ASM International, and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), representing each of the materials disciplines of ceramics, metals and polymers, respectively. 

Energy 2010 was highlighted by nine “tutorial” presentations on leading energy alternatives provided by national and international leaders in the field. In addition, the conference included technical sessions addressing state-of-the art materials challenges involved with Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, Hydrogen, and Batteries and Energy Storage.