Shaping a sustainable energy future • ETH Zürich Foundation
The new professorship “Electrical Energy Storage Systems” seeks to develop advanced storage technologies that will enable a reliable and sustainable energy supply.
As Switzerland moves away from fossil fuels, ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply —especially during winter months when solar and hydroelectric output is lower—remains a challenge. Solutions include cross-border energy partnerships with European countries and investments in energy storage technologies. 2. Public and Private Investment
The government is developing new pumped-storage hydropower facilities, which act as massive “batteries” by storing excess electricity for later use. Switzerland is rapidly scaling up solar energy, with new laws requiring solar panels on all new buildings.
This initiative was founded by the ETH Domain. The founders ETH Zurich, EPFL, PSI and Empa launched the Coalition for Green Energy & Storage (CGES) in 2023 as the first joint initiative to face the energy crisis in 2023.
Hydropower already supplies over 55% of Switzerland's electricity. Investments in modernizing hydroelectric plants and improving storage capabilities will further enhance efficiency and reliability. The government is developing new pumped-storage hydropower facilities, which act as massive “batteries” by storing excess electricity for later use.
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