ReFuel : Reneweable Fuels and Chemicals for Switzerland

ReFuel aims to improve the sustainability and reduce the costs of sustainable fuels and platform chemicals by increasing the efficiency, selectivity, and load-flexibility of production

Improving the resilience of Switzerland''s energy supply

The Energy Strategy 2050 commits Switzerland to a gradual withdrawal from nuclear energy, coupled with improved energy efficiency and the expansion of renewables. In addition, the

Geothermal energy could save the planet. But watch for

In 2050, every one of Switzerland''s 26 cantons is poised to run on partial geothermal power, with a view to phase out nuclear energy, which currently supplies 40 percent of Switzerland''s

Green hydrogen plant to be built in Switzerland''s Schwyz canton

Swiss energy supplier EBS Energie AG, IWB Industrielle Werke Basel and construction company A. Kaeppeli''s Soehne AG are planning to build a plant with a capacity of 5 MW-6 MW to produce green hydrogen in the canton of Schwyz for the decarbonisation of

13 Renewable energy project manager jobs in Switzerland

Search Renewable energy project manager jobs in Switzerland with company ratings & salaries. 13 open jobs for Renewable energy project manager in Switzerland. Qualifications: Bachelor''s degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Sustainability

Maja de Vibe | Basel Institute on Governance

Working Paper 53: Good governance and the just transition: Implications for renewable energy companies Contact Basel Institute on Governance Steinenring 60 4051 Basel Switzerland Phone: +41 61 205 55 11 info@baselgovernance

IWB

Von Natur aus Klimafreundlich IWB versorgt die Region Basel. Mit Energie. Mit Wasser. Mit Telekom. Mit Mobilität. In der Schweiz sind wir die erste Adresse für klimafreundliche Energie. So leisten wir einen Beitrag zu einer hohen Standort- und Lebensqualität in

Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) | World Economic

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political,

Good governance and the just transition: Implications for

in the renewable energy sector could step up their efforts to address these challenges to realise the ambition of a just transition. The paper draws on lessons from tackling governance and

Renewable Energy

In Switzerland, renewable energy is predominantly used to produce electricity (80%). While the share of solar power in Switzerland''s total production mix is still low, it has increased in absolute terms more than any of the other ''new'' renewables. This trend is The

VARO Energy: Home | Accelerating the energy transition

VARO Energy is committed to accelerating the energy transition with a blend of conventional and sustainable energy solutions. Learn about their innovative approach, reliable energy supply, and sustainable practices that meet diverse energy needs across Europe.

Renewable energy

Energie Zukunft Schweiz ("energy future Switzerland") shows how renewable energy is produced, The guided tours of the power plants have a duration of 1-2 hours and can be done around Basel and in Zug. More information (in german) and interactive map

REI Renewable Energy Investments GmbH Firmenprofil| Basel, BASEL

Finden Sie Unternehmensinformationen, Mitbewerber, Ansprechpersonen und Finanzdaten für REI Renewable Energy Investments GmbH in Basel, BASEL-STADT. Erhalten Sie die neuesten Unternehmenseinblicke von Dun & Bradstreet. D&B Hoovers erschliesst

UBS Asset Management''s investment solution for renewable energy

UBS Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland 2 AG is a stock corporation headquartered in Basel. in particular in the areas of renewable energies, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure as well as related fields. UBS-CEIS 2 will invest in companies and (e

Corruption and governance risks threaten a just energy transition

A landmark report has thrown light on corruption and governance risks facing the renewables sector. It urges industry-led collective action to develop effective safeguards and ensure a just energy transition for all. In a Working Paper published by the Basel Institute on Governance, Maja de Vibe of Statkraft and Mark Robinson of the Extractive Industries

Wind energy

The first wind energy facility in Switzerland was put into operation in 1986 near Soolhof (Langenbruck, canton of Basel-Landschaft) and had an output of 28 kilowatts. There are currently almost 40 large wind energy facilities in operation in Switzerland which produce a combined total of around 140 gigawatt hours of electricity.

Energy | University of Basel

Last year''s electricity mix was 94.2% foreign nuclear power, 5.5% domestic hydropower and 0.3% remaining domestic renewable energy sources: solar, wind and biomass. In January 2020, foreign nuclear power was replaced by European hydropower, which since then accounts for the main share of the electricity mix at the University of Basel, with approximately 95%.

Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) | World Economic

Established in 2001, Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) is a Swiss not-for-profit foundation and a specialized partner of United Nations Environment. BASE

Quake Threat Leads Swiss to Close Geothermal Project

A $60 million project to extract renewable energy from the hot bedrock deep beneath Basel, Switzerland, was shut down permanently on Thursday after a government study determined that earthquakes

Can 100% of a city''s electricity come from renewables?

Our data also shows more than 40 cities are already sourcing 100% of their electricity from renewables. These include Burlington in the US, Basel in Switzerland and Iceland''s capital Reykjavik. They demonstrate that 100% renewable electricity is possible today.

Energy in Switzerland

OverviewEnergy typesHistoryEnergy planElectricityCarbon taxSee alsoExternal links

Switzerland''s commitment to renewable energy is outlined in the 2050 Energy Strategy. As of 2020, renewable energy accounted for 27% of total energy consumption, marking a 10% increase since 1990. While surpassing the EU average of 19%, Switzerland lags behind leaders like Sweden (60%) and Finland (44%). Hydroelectric power dominates, representing over 60% of Swis

Can Switzerland transition to a secure renewables

The conclusion of our report is clear: transforming Switzerland''s energy system to reach net zero is technically feasible and can be achieved at a reasonable cost (possibly even with cost savings according to some

Can Switzerland transition to a secure renewables-based energy

Switzerland''s energy system to reach net zero is technically feasible and can be provided that Switzerland rapidly expands renewable electricity generation and maintains the ability to efficiently trade power with the EU. 2 The electrification of

Visit different renewable energy infrastructures

The focus of the tours lies on the importance of the energy transition with renewable energies and also how you can make the best out of waste and other unpreventable byproducts. For example at the biopower plant the visitors see the importance of waste separation and the possibilities organic waste offers in the production of fertilizer and climate-neutral gas.

Deep in Bedrock, Clean Energy and Quake Fears

BASEL, Switzerland Markus O. Häring, a former oilman, was a hero in this city of medieval cathedrals and intense environmental passion three years ago, all because he had drilled a hole three

Working Paper 53: Good governance and the just transition:

There is broad agreement that ensuring a just energy transition is key for achieving the trust and support from citizens needed to succeed with the green transition and the COP28 goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. 25.10.2024 | Collective Action B20