Energy
"From scapegoat to saviour"
Politics
ETH Board
What role can the construction industry play in combating ever-worsening climate change? Peter Richner thinks it can be a game changer. We speak to the Deputy Director of Empa and Co-Head of the Sustainable Construction research focus area.
 
Getting hydrogen out of ammonia
Research
EPFL
Kevin Turani-I-Belloto has developed a low-cost method for breaking down ammonia to produce hydrogen. He’s just been awarded a Bridge grant to develop a proof of concept for his technology.
Defects welcome
Research
Empa
Is it possible to convert CO2 back to fuels or other useful chemicals? Absolutely – but not in a very targeted way just yet. Empa researcher Alessandro Senocrate is looking at defects in materials that will help us achieve this goal.
Energy Strategy 2050: the potential of millions of Swiss rooftops
Research
EPFL
Five million rooftops in Switzerland – more than half of the nationwide total – are suitable for generating power. A review of two solar photovoltaic development strategies has shown that combining the two approaches could cause over two-thirds of Swiss towns and cities to become energy self-sufficient.
Capturing greenhouse gases with the help of light
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich are developing a new method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. It involves molecules that become acidic when exposed to light. Their new process requires much less energy than conventional technologies.
Three strategies to boost green electricity in Switzerland
Research
ETH Zurich
Climate neutrality and nuclear phase-out: Switzerland's ambitious green electricity targets are realistic if the electricity supply is profoundly and rapidly transformed, as a study by the SWEET EDGE consortium shows. The researchers developed three strategies for expanding renewable energies.
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