Energy Now! 3.0: Grand Final 2024

Are you curious about the future of the energy transition? Eager to witness creative solutions? Energy Now! 3.0 is an Impact Accelerator from ETH that has been empowering student groups to immerse themselves in these real-world energy challenges. The groups have been crafting innovative solutions under the guidance of mentors from leading industry partners.

Come listen to what they've come up with and vote for your favourite solution!

The following challenges will be presented and are up for the award:

• Unlocking Flexibility in Swiss Power Grids: Innovative Policies and Business Models – by BKW and Swissgrid
• Detecting PV Efficiency Losses with AI – by Helion Energy AG
• Using AI for Optimal Regulation of Heat Pump Systems – by MAN Energy Solutions Schweiz AG
• Calculating PV Power for Axpo Substations – by Axpo Grid
• The Transformative Power of Energy Sufficiency in the Swiss Transition to Sustainability – by Empa's Urban Energy Systems Laboratory

Highlights of the evening:

• Keynote by Dr. Christian Schaffner, Executive Director of the Energy Science Center at ETH Zurich.
• Learn about the challenges of the transition and how students think we can address them.
• Participate in the "People's Choice" award, where you get to cast your vote for the most promising idea.

Join the celebration:

The event will be followed by an informal apéro, fostering networking and conversations among like-minded individuals passionate about energy innovation and sustainability. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the energy solutions of tomorrow and be part of the movement towards the energy transition.

Together, let's shape the energy landscape of the future!