"swisselectric research"
"swisselectric research" is committed to the development of innovative solutions for a sufficient, reliable, affordable and ecological supply of electricity – on behalf of Swiss electricity grid operators Alpiq, Axpo, BKW, CKW, EGL and in the interests of their customers. Targeted research is required so as to ensure the timely provision of efficient technologies for today's generation and future generations. Forward-looking projects lay the foundation for tomorrow's electricity supplies. Education, research and innovation are the keys to a successful future. "swisselectric research" helps Switzerland to retain its position as a leading research nation and to train highly-qualified young talents.
"swisselectric research"
Project support
"swisselectric research" supports applied research and development in all areas related to electricity: from production to transmission, distribution and consumption, from the further development of proven technologies to the use of new renewable energies. In the field of electricity, "swisselectric research" supports the research and application of new technologies, processes and methods, the planning of pilot plants and demonstration systems, and investigations into the underlying problems of the electricity market. Promising projects are selected and promoted through financial contributions – as an impetus to address important issues.
Partnerships
"swisselectric research" supports projects which can be implemented jointly with partners. Collaboration is pursued with universities, research institutes as well as Swiss and foreign companies, institutions and associations in the electricity sector. Important criteria for supporting a project are innovativeness and scientific quality, the applicability of the results and their importance for the electricity industry, participation by other project partners, and the contribution the project can make to promoting junior talents. The results of such projects flow back to swisselectric's member companies, where they provide the basis for planning tomorrow's electricity supplies.
Objectives
"swisselectric research" aims to
- make an important contribution to ensuring a sufficient, reliable, affordable and ecological supply of electricity in Switzerland.
- help increase the efficiency of energy systems.
- facilitate the transfer of technology between research and industry.
- enhance the international competitiveness and innovative capabilities of the Swiss electricity industry.
- foster talented students of energy at universities.
