Exploring Energy, Explaining Science

Dr. Iryna Doronina Senior Researcher at ETH in collaboration with PLUS, for the first time in Ukraine, mapped all energy infrastructure in Ukraine (more than 1700 units), identified energy sector damages and calculated detailed renewable energy potential by region, using a comprehensive spatial analysis that integrates environmental, social, and technical factors. Research identifies priority regions for solar and wind energy development, offering…

In Switzerland, the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to integrate renewable electricity is huge, and by using batteries that already exist in electric vehicles, V2G is also more sustainable than producing new batteries for grid-scale storage. However, V2G technology is currently not profitable. In this blog post, I discuss how policy makers can overcome this financial barrier to utilize the full potential…

Green and white roofs are sustainable solutions for reducing urban heat and improving building energy performance. When combined with photovoltaic (PV) systems, they are often promoted as technologies that also enhance solar energy yield. However, our comprehensive analysis reveals that previous studies may have overstated their benefits. By evaluating year-round performance across diverse climates, we found that gains to PV electricity production…