Energy transfer. Energy transfer is the transfer of energy from one object or material to another. There are a few main ways that energy transfer occurs: ⁕Radiant energy ⁕Heat conduction ⁕Convection ⁕Mass transfer ⁕Electrical power transmission ⁕Mechanical work.t includes the transfer of kinetic energy and the transfer of chemical energy. The transfer of chemical energy from one molecule to another depends on proximity of molecules so it is often used as in techniques to measure distance such as the use of FORSTER RESONANCE ENERGY TRANSFER.