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To boost innovative approaches towards implementing Switzerland’s Energy Strategy 2050, the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) launched the funding programme SWEET. ETH Zurich is the leading house of the consortium “PATHFNDR”, one of four consortia selected during the first call.

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.

Climate change urges every country to take action. Greece has decided to phase-out lignite, a key fuel in its energy mix, and increase the installed capacity of renewable energy sources. Citizens often oppose new renewable energy investments, like new wind farms. What can the Greek government do to ease this transition?