Energy Now!
An Impact Accelerator by ETH Zurich
Congratulations to the winners of Energy Now 3.0!
On December 16th, the grand Finale Night of Energy Now! 3.0 took place at Empa in Dübendorf, where we celebrated the incredible achievements of all participating teams.
A special congratulations to three outstanding teams for their exceptional pitches and high-quality projects! The Light Guardians and Grid Flexers were awarded the Audience Award and Social Media Award respectively, while OPPAI earned both the prestigious Jury and Audience Awards.
Take a look at their submissions here!
A big thank you to everyone who made this edition a success—we can't wait to see what’s next!
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Team OPPAI (Giacomo Mastroddi, Marco Muttoni, Alain Joss, Nicola Muttoni, Andrea Di Russo, Loi Tony Ngo) (Michele McCoig Phtotography) -
Team The Light Guardians (Mario Zingg, Victor Nadolski, Damian Cordes, Jeremias Baur, Daniel Böhler, Aishwarya Patil, Alexander Ploner Arroyo, Chelsea Lai) (Michele McCoig Phtotography) -
Team Grid Flexers (Shambhavi Chaturvedi, Sandipan Roy, Carles Roca Reverter, Gabriel Ellemund, Martí Serra i Oliveras, Rubén Laorden Poveda, Parnian Jafari) (Michele McCoig Phtotography)
What is “Energy Now!” about?
Energy Now! is a unique program that bridges the gap between academia and private and public actors by challenging students to develop creative, impactful solutions for energy-related problems. Building upon the success of the two previous editions (autumn 2022 and autumn 2023), the third edition of this initiative focused on synergizing technology, policy, and artificial intelligence to enhance energy efficiency.
By fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and industry experts, the program aimed at develop innovative solutions applicable at local and national levels. Participants were empowered to explore cutting-edge technologies, develop data-driven strategies, and shape policy frameworks, all with the goal of propelling Switzerland towards a more resilient and sustainable energy future. By providing a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, mentorship, and collaboration, Energy Now! 3.0 served as a catalyst for innovation, driving positive change in energy efficiency and resource management.
Initiatives like Energy Now! 3.0 play a crucial role in advancing Switzerland's energy objectives, aligning with strategic frameworks such as the Energieperspektiven. This national energy strategy emphasizes the need for innovation, efficiency, and resilience across all facets of the energy landscape. It sets ambitious goals for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting renewable energy sources, all while ensuring the reliability and affordability of the energy supply. How is Switzerland prepared to take on these new challenges?
Impressions from Energy Now! 2.0
Support and contacts for all activities will be provided by the Energy Science Center. Make sure to read the FAQ.
Partners of "Energy Now!"
The ETH initiative "Energy Now!" is kindly supported by David Wallerstein.
Contact us:
Project Lead: Dr. Christian Schaffner
Project Manager:
An ETH Zurich Initiative by the Energy Science Center (ESC), in collaboration with the Institute of Science, Technology and Policy (ISTP).
