Explore the fundamental concepts of energy, work, and power in this comprehensive lecture from the NCSSM Renewable Energy Conference. Delve into the first and second laws of thermodynamics, understand the relationship between efficiency and work done by a system, and examine key topics such as entropy, state versus process, and the Carnot cycle. Led by NCSSM instructor Gabriela Stefan, this in-depth presentation offers valuable insights for students and enthusiasts of renewable energy and thermodynamics.