Energy Research in the ETH Domain

The major challenges that the global energy system faces in the 21st century can be summarized as follows:

• Secure the coverage of energy needs, both in the industrial world and in developing countries or emerging economies.
• Combat climate change, in particular minimize CO2-release into the atmosphere.
• Reduce dependence on unreliable supply and import of limited primary energy resources.
• Minimize energy-induced local and regional atmospheric pollution (zero-emission systems).
• Decrease energy system cost by higher effi ciency.

Energy Research in the ETH Domain addresses these issues with continuity and dedication.