Energy supply 2011

Energy supply 2011

How can we cover our energy needs in a sustainable way, so that supply becomes economically, socially and ecologically acceptable? How can we tap into the energy sources of tomorrow? Which technologies do we have at our disposal? ETH Sustainability has dedicated the year 2011 to the subject of energy.

Various activities address questions such as «What are the energy sources of the future?» or «How can we cover our energy needs sustainably and economically?»

ETH Energy Talks of 2 September 2011

It is not only because of the dramatic events in Japan that the worldwide demand for safe, affordable and reliable energy sources has grown. As one of the leading nations in innovation and technology, Switzerland plays a pioneering role in the design of a sustainable future for energy sources. Because of its wide interdisciplinary scope, ETH Zurich is able to present a well-founded and holistic perspective on this subject. Its research results are channelled into specific projects that contribute to securing an environmentally-friendly means of energy supply, while optimising efficiency and enhancing Switzerland's economic position at the same time.

Further information can be found on the following website >here
Flyer with programme on the Energy Talks >here (pdf)

Study on "Switzerland's Energy Future" (in German)

Science City: Energy visions

For four weeks in the spring semester, scientists from ETH and the University of Zurich plus representatives from politics and the energy business will present their energy visions in an exciting programme of talks, exhibitions, presentations, panel discussions, science talks and excursions.

A look back at events held by Science City on subjects such as "The intelligent house?, ranging to "Power station Earth? through to ?Energy that comes from the sky? and many more can be found >here.