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EN: FEN News provides the audience with up-to-date information about the activities of the FEN, including recent publications and presentations, activities related to the current projects of FEN experts e.g., SteCo meetings, Kick-off meetings, closures etc.
Some of the following content may only be available in German.
DE: FEN News bietet dem Publikum aktuelle Informationen über die Aktivitäten des FEN, einschließlich neuer Veröffentlichungen und Präsentationen, Aktivitäten im Zusammenhang mit den aktuellen Projekten der FEN-Experten, z.B. SteCo-Sitzungen, Kick-off-Meetings, Abschlüsse usw.
Einige der folgenden Inhalte sind möglicherweise nur auf Deutsch verfügbar.
FEN News
FEN hat den PVPUMP-Projektabschlussbericht veröffentlicht!
Wie kann ein neues Pumpspeicherkraftwerk die Schweizer Energiewende unterstützen?
FEN published the final report of PVPUMP!
How can a new pumped-storage hydropower plant support the Swiss energy transition?
Elektrifizierung: Was kommt auf die Netze zu?
Der Artikel von FEN in Zusammenarbeit mit Groupe E und Romande Energie wurde im Bulletin Electrosuisse veröffentlicht.
FEN at Swiss Stromkongress 2025
FEN presented the latest research results on the need to convert and expand the Swiss distribution networks at the Swiss Stromkongress.
FEN interactive tool website is LIVE!
FEN is excited to announce that a selected set of interactive tools developed by FEN experts is now online.
Fighting blackouts with mathematics
Florian Dörfler develops algorithms that keep our power grids stable using mathematics and, as he says, a strong willingness to take risks. He has now been awarded the Rössler Prize, the most prestigious honour for young professors at ETH Zurich.
Where power will come from in 2050
By 2050, the aim is for Switzerland’s energy system to be decarbonised and no longer reliant on nuclear power. How this can be achieved and the costs of doing so are set out in a new report by a Swiss research consortium involving researchers from ETH Zurich, the universities of Geneva and Bern, EPFL, WSL, and ZHAW.
When a vision becomes reality
Aldo Steinfeld, a pioneer in synthetic fuels, retires at the end of July 2025. This provides a compelling reason to present a portrait of the engineer and to find out how you can fill up your fuel tank with sun.
Energy Science Center News
100 Posts Later: The Energy Blog’s Founders on Its Origins and Growing Relevance
As the Energy Blog celebrates its 100th post, we spoke with two of its founders, Yael Borofsky and Florian Egli, to look back on its origins, impact, and the evolving world of energy research. What started as a casual idea among friends during a winter course at ETH Zurich has grown into a respected platform bridging academia, policy, and public conversation.
Mapping the Future Recovery of Ukraine: Regions Prioritization and Renewable Energy Potential
For the first time, ETH Researcher mapped all energy infrastructure in Ukraine (more than 1700 units), identified energy sector damages and calculated detailed renewable energy potential by region, using a comprehensive spatial analysis that integrates environmental, social, and technical factors. Research identifies priority regions for solar and wind energy development, offering a strategic blueprint for the country’s post-war energy recovery.
Thai Green Parliament Delegation Visits ETH Zurich for Energy Policy Exchange
A high-level delegation from Thailand’s Standing Steering Committee on the Green Parliament visited ETH Zurich on May 5 to explore Switzerland’s climate policy and energy systems.
ESC welcomes three new members
The Energy Science Center (ESC) is growing and welcomes three new members: Milica Topalović, Manuela Brunner and Felix Donat become part of the competence center.
ESC welcomes Blazhe Gjorgiev as new member
The Energy Science Center (ESC) welcomes Dr. Blazhe Gjorgiev as a new member of the competence center.