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Consumer Behavior . Electricity . Smart Energy . Society . Storage

The hitchhiker’s guide to navigating battery misinformation

On 15.02.2021 by Varun Duggal

Unprecedented technological advances, drastic cost declines, and the global transition toward low-carbon infrastructure have made batteries one of the most important technologies of our times. Separating facts about batteries from fiction is vital, especially in a time of rampant misinformation. This guide highlights some of the red flags you should look out for while traversing the seemingly infinite universe of battery information. Read More

Climate Change . Consumer Behavior . Electricity . Energy Efficiency . Renewable Energy . Smart Energy . Society . Transportation

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and car sharing: Joining forces to decarbonize electricity and transport?

On 25.01.2021 by Christine Johanna Gschwendtner

How can we couple future developments in the electricity and transport systems to support decarbonization? Combining Vehicle-to-Grid and car sharing could foster both innovations and achieve synergies in decarbonizing both sectors. Read More

Consumer Behavior . Electricity . Renewable Energy . Society . Transportation

Charging Stations in Public Parking Spaces: Case Study from Zurich’s Blue Zones

On 16.09.2020 by Ahmad Al Mugharbil

Although electric mobility has established itself commercially, lack of convenient charging infrastructure remains one of the most substantial barriers for buying an electric vehicle, from a customer’s point of view. This is especially the case for people that park their vehicles in public parking zones. This case study from Zurich’s Blue Zones discusses the techno-economic considerations policymakers need to know about investing on public charging infrastructure. Read More

Economics & Policy . Electricity . Energy Supply . Renewable Energy

Building Resilience to the Next Pandemic: The “Power” of sub-Saharan Africa’s Off-grid Electricity Sector

On 13.07.2020 by Churchill Omondi Agutu

In the wake of the current global pandemic, building resilience to future pandemics will be on the minds of many policymakers going forward. For sub-Saharan Africa, linking electrification with essential services such as healthcare, clean water and sanitation, could do double duty by expanding electricity access and making these countries more resilient to COVID-19. Read More

Economics & Policy . Electricity . Energy Supply . Renewable Energy

Navigating towards the future of renewable energy markets

On 08.07.2020 by Maciej Szybiak

The past decade was undoubtedly a great period for renewable energy (RE) sector. In 2019 alone, the total investment in RE projects worldwide amounted to over USD 250 billion, what equals one-third of the Swiss GDP or construction of 170 Wembley stadiums. However, investing is just the first element in the business puzzle. The question now is how to make RE projects profitable or at least non loss-making. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) seem to be a promising systematic solution Read More

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