ESC News
New study examines the resilience of the Swiss energy system
Researchers at ETH Zurich and ZHAW have developed a new optimisation model to plan electricity systems that better reflect real world conditions by including normal years and crisis scenarios.
Energy Science Spotlight #4: Swiss Hydropower Storage Loss lower than expected
Reservoir sedimentation gradually reduces the amount of water that dams can store. But many reservoirs lack reliable long-term sedimentation data. This Energy Science Spotlight highlights new research showing how that previous Swiss hydropower assessments likely overestimated reservoir storage losses due to sedimentation.
Energy Science Spotlight #3: Grid Stability with more Renewables – It's possible
Power grids are shifting from large rotating generators to numerous solar, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs). How can DERs work as one unified system to support grid stability? This Energy Science spotlight highlights new research showing how distributed energy resources, like rooftop solar panels for example, can work as one unified system to support grid stability.
CAS ETH ATE Networking Apéro was a full success
Every year, a new cohort of professionals gains a deeper understanding of the ongoing energy transition, enabling them to help shape the energy future of their companies and industries. One highlight of the programme is the CAS ETH ATE Networking Apéro, where alumni and current participants come together to exchange insights, build new connections and discuss emerging trends shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape.
Energy Science Spotlight #2: Market Design shapes Hydrogen–Electricity Price Coupling
Will hydrogen prolong the link between gas and electricity prices in future low-carbon energy systems? This Energy Science Spotlight highlights new research showing that Hydrogen alone does not break the link between gas and electricity prices.