AI and the future of energy policy
As artificial intelligence drives energy demand to new highs, tech giants are turning to a sector long sidelined in the push for a green…
Largest green hydrogen plant opened
A decisive step toward the hydrogen economy: the opening of Switzerland's largest green hydrogen production plant.
The future of global hydrogen
Green hydrogen projects, while promising, still grapple with technological and geopolitical uncertainties, as well as financial constraints…
The hydroelectric turbine for rivers which will revolutionize energy production
Salvatore Mancuso, has a considerable wealth of experience and, even today is very active and dynamic with a dream: to see his invention…
Climate goals depend on China
The world cannot meet its goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100 unless China, the largest polluter, plays a more…
The U.S. is subsidizing clean energy. What about the EU?
American efforts to advantage its clean energy sector may sting Europe, but Brussels has few effective options to respond.
Oil and gas: The investment gap dilemma
The 2022 energy crisis produced higher prices and policy changes that encouraged investment in the oil and gas sector again.
Heating properly with wood
The rising price of energy and its scarcity may encourage people to make more use of wood heating systems in private homes.The use of such…
Zero-emission climate policy to grow the Swiss economy
Switzerland can make its energy supply climate-neutral by 2050 and at the same time ensure its security, as shown by a study that also…
Can electric vehicles deliver a just energy transition?
The growing EV sector promises to end our reliance on oil, but its benefits may not be evenly distributed worldwide.
East Africa’s natural gas outlook
LNG production can be a boon to East African nations, but security risks and institutional gaps will pose hurdles to growth.
More water for electricity production
In its session on Sept. 30, 2022, the Federal Council approved an additional measure to strengthen the security of electricity supply by…
Inflation rises again in Switzerland remaining at high levels
The consumer price index (CPI) increased to 104.8 points (December 2020 = 100). Compared to the same month of the previous year, an…
The wind energy potential in Switzerland is much higher than previously estimated
In Switzerland, 29.5 terawatt hours (TWh) per year could be generated from wind energy, of which 19 TWh in the winter half of the year…
Will Norway turn the energy crisis into opportunity?
Norway has the potential to play a bigger role in Europe’s gas market if the government can balance economic interests with its climate…
North Africa’s natural gas: No panacea for the EU
Algeria, Egypt and Israel can increase their gas shipments to energy-desperate Europe, but they can reduce its dependence on supplies from…