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Building a resilient energy transition for Switzerland: how do we get there?

May 15

The RECIPE consortium is pleased to invite its members, collaboration partners and interested stakeholders to its first workshop. The workshop will serve as an important step in building participatory research and collaboration processes tailored to your needs and expectations.​

Join us to:

  • Learn about the RECIPE consortium and its goals
  • Share your perspectives, challenges, and expectations
  • Contribute in shaping RECIPE’s way forward

Programme

09:00
Welcome caffee

09:30
RECIPE – What is it about?

09:50
Risks and challenges associated with the energy transition

Speakers:

  • Raffaele Bornatico, Specialist Section Networks and Europe, Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom)
    Security of Electricity Supply – Winter and Summer Challenges 
  • Hans-Peter Binder, Specialist Critical Infrastructure Protection, National Emergency Operations Centre, Swiss Federal Office of Civil Protection (FOCP)
    Identification and Protection of Critical Infrastructure 
  • Lukas Federer, Deputy Head Infrastructure, Energy & Environmental Policy, economiesuisse
    Clean, Reliable, Affordable – Energy Supply Requirements of the Swiss Economy

11:00
Break

11:15
Group discussions, part l: From hazards to risks​
Themes:

  • Bulk power system (generation and transmission) 
  • Power distribution and distributed resources 
  • Gas infrastructure (incl. future gases, such as hydrogen or synthetic methane) 
  • Integration in European network 
  • ICT system
  • Economy – industry and services 
  • Society (individuals, politics, government, associations, media) 
  • Vital resources (water, food, medical products) 

Selected questions to discuss:
From your perspective…

  • Which hazards might endanger the energy system throughout the energy transition?
  • Which components of the energy system are the most critical?
  • How can energy disturbances propagate to the Swiss society and economy?

12:30
Lunch break

13:30
Group discussions, part ll: From risks to resilience​
Selected questions to discuss:
From your perspective…

  • Which measures could enhance resilience?
  • Where do you see the most valuable contributions from RECIPE?

14:15
Consolidation of discussions in larger group ​

14:45
Summary and closing ​

The workshop will be held in English.

Registration

If you are interested to join, please contact Dr. Adamantios Marinakis.

Details

Date:
May 15
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Venue

ETH Zurich, Room E101 – LEE, Leonhardstrasse 21​