Informal Drinks - The Road to Carbon-Free Energy
2022-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Zurich) | WWF Switzerland, 110 Hohlstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland
Join us for these Informal Drinks after work on March 17th to discuss how we can shift to carbon-free energy! Electrification is critical to decarbonise various sectors. However, it is not enough anymore for a company to claim that they use 100% renewable energy as that does not necessarily equate to carbon-free energy. Each hour of energy consumption must be matched by an hour of carbon-free energy generation.
We are not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which demands access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. The United Nations have set an ambitious goal with their 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact and have put together a set of principles and actions that stakeholders across the energy ecosystem can commit to in order to drive systemic change.
So how do we embrace the rapidly developing technologies and move away from our reliance on fossil fuels? How do we use transition technologies such as nuclear and natural gas and how do we build the needed renewable energy infrastructure required?
This topic is very much in the media and public conscience but what is the latest research and how can industries and individuals work together to build the carbon-free future we all aim for. To achieve net-zero emissions across the global economy by 2050, electricity must decarbonize even faster, while becoming the core of a just and accessible energy system.
At this event, you will hear from Christian Schaffner, Executive Director, Energy Science Center (ESC) ETH Zürich to give you some food for thought. Afterwards, you are invited to simply mingle and have a drink with us and the GreenBuzz community.

Thematic Event: Sustainable Energy System - Who Will Lead the Way?
2022-06-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Siemens, Switzerland, Theilerstrasse 1a, Zug, ZG, 6300, Switzerland
Technical innovation, massive business model change and societal adaptation are inevitable if we are to build a sustainable energy system. But how do we get there? What steps should we take? And who will lead the way? We dive into this topic and take an interdisciplinary approach with our event partner, the Energy Science Center of ETH Zurich, and our host, Siemens.
Energy demands are evolving fast. Nations are moving to build more self-reliance on their energy systems. We have an increasing demand for electricity and at the same time, we have aggressive goals to cut carbon emissions. Energy infrastructure projects will require long-term investments, so finance and governments are key to the solutions.
The only way to tackle the complex problem we face is through an interdisciplinary approach. Cutting-edge research is being done, but what can we learn? What support is required?
At this event, we will hear expert inputs by three keynote speakers from academia, business and the public sector. After these inputs, we will have the exclusive opportunity to dive deep into the topic by learning from eight doctoral students researching the hurdles and working on specific solutions for a sustainable energy system.
Join us to discuss the following questions – moderated by Christian Schaffner – and to learn from the doctoral students who are immersed in these topics:

How can energy policy support the speed of technical innovation?
How can green energy models be economically favorable?
What is the latest research on biofuels, semiconductor efficiency, managing hydropower dams, carbon capture and storage, the future of transport?
What are government and societal roles around the storage and transport of nuclear waste?

We are happy to announce that this event is hosted by Siemens in their state of the art Swiss Headquarters in Zug. The Siemens Campus is a great example of the interplay between new technological solutions and the energy efficiency and sustainability they bring with them.
Speaker inputs by:

Kristina Orehounig, Head of Urban Energy Systems Laboratory at EMPA
Kaja Hollstein, Head of Operations Services at Swissgrid
Ilonka Zapke, R&D Strategy in Technology & Innovation at Siemens

Moderated Poster-Session with PhD students on their research. Including:

Arnau Aliana
Manuel Belanche
Linda Brodnicke
Sudesh Dahal
Susanne Rhein
Katrin Sievert
Bessie Noll
Dabwiso Sakala
Fei Wu

This event is partly funded by Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Co-funding of Regional, National, and International Programmes (COFUND).

Thematic Event: Future Grids - Powering Tomorrow
2024-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Private: Siemens Dome, Freilagerstrasse 40, Zurich, 8047, Switzerland
“The world is in a critical decade for delivering a more secure, sustainable and affordable energy system – the potential for faster progress is enormous if strong action is taken immediately.” – Siemens white paper on electrification.
In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, we will host an insightful exploration into the challenges and opportunities surrounding smart grids. Looking at everything from enhancing grid resilience to fostering renewable energy integration, this event aims to illuminate a path toward a more sustainable energy future.
As we critically examine the impact on public sector services and businesses alike, we will bring examples including:

Future Grids for Energy Distribution
Renewable Energy Integration
Energy Storage Solutions
Building Technologies for Sustainability

Join us as we bring together perspectives from the worlds of science, public office, startups and corporations to discuss this topic which affects us all.
