Bridging the gap: How Switzerland can reinforce its winter electricity supply
On 20.06.2024 by Adrien MellotElectricity autarky is a sensitive topic in Swiss politics, with electricity supply in winter often being the centre of attention. The bill on a secure electricity supply, voted on June 9, 2024, introduced a new provision aiming to limit net winter electricity imports to current levels as Switzerland transitions. In a recent study, we delved into how to align the current Swiss transition roadmap with this new policy goal.
Climate science may not require us to stop burning fossil fuels, but everything else does
On 14.06.2024 by Anthony Patt, Johan Lilliestam, Nicoletta BrazzolaWhile technologies to trap and store CO2 underground may give a license to fossil fuels to survive in a net-zero emissions world, in this opinion piece we argue that this is economically irrational and a risky gamble, calling for clear phase-outs of fossil fuels.