2024
New scenarios on the potential role of hydrogen in the future Swiss electricity system
Hydrogen and e-fuels and their potential role in future energy systems are hotly debated topics. Using The modelling platform Nexus-e, a team of researchers at the Energy Science Center at ETH has looked at the potential role of imported or domestic hydrogen or e-methane for the Swiss electricity system guided by three main research questions.
PATHFNDR dissemination workshop
On 31 January 2024, the PATHFNDR consortium participated at the dissemination workshop, where researchers presented the PATHFNDR scenario results and provided insights on sector-coupling.
Energy Blog @ ETH: Hydrogen, handle with care
For Anthony Patt, Europe’s ambitious plans for a hydrogen economy may be too ambitious, tipping the scales towards the interests of the fossil fuel industry, rather than energy consumers and the climate. Switzerland should be careful before jumping fully on board, he argues. Read more on the Energy Blog @ ETH.
Rebecca Lordan-Perret joins the ESC as Science Outreach Manager
The Energy Science Center (ESC) is very pleased to welcome Rebecca Lordan-Perret to the executive team. Rebecca joined the ESC as Science Outreach Manager in December 2023.