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When computational models can evaluate the impact of policies objectively, why are they rarely used in public policymaking?

On 14.12.2020 by Marius Schwarz

What should the future Swiss energy system look like? How can nuclear power be replaced? Will we have enough electricity on days where no sun is shining, no wind is blowing, and heating demand is high? Without clear answers, the discussion on the future Swiss energy system becomes bipartisan and emotional. Computational models can provide answers, facilitating a discussion less driven by subjective impressions but rather by profound technical analysis. Read More

Climate Change . Consumer Behavior . Economics & Policy . Energy Efficiency . Renewable Energy . Society . Transportation

Beyond more Chargers for Electric Vehicles in Zurich

On 10.11.2020 by Gracia Brückmann

The conventional wisdom is that to increase battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake, we need more charging points. However, when we spoke with citizens, car dealership representatives, representatives from car import companies, and local government about the challenges and opportunities for BEVs in Zurich, they mention different challenges, too, and present solutions to overcome them e.g., including BEVs in coherent sustainable transport systems and reducing political uncertainty. 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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