Energy systems - ISAAC
The Energy systems sector (SENE) operates both locally and internationally, constantly promoting innovation and technological development. The team, composed of experts from various disciplines and nationalities, collaborates closely with Switzerland's federal institutes of technology (ETHZ and EPFL) and other prominent institutions, both national and international. Notable collaborations include NCCR Automation, a national competence center exploring new approaches for controlling complex automated systems, and the IEA Annex 82 project, which focuses on energy-flexible buildings for low-carbon resilient energy systems. The sector is also active in several European research consortia funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation SERI, participating in Horizon Europe programs.
The sector's main goal is to achieve the 2050 Energy Strategy, which aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions. Activities focus on integrating renewable energy into grids, particularly the electrical grid, and supporting the electrification of key sectors such as mobility and heating. The sector is also involved in the development of energy communities, promoting the shared and sustainable use of resources at the local level, thus contributing significantly to the country's energy transition.
Collaboration with industry and the public sector, particularly with electric utilities, is essential for the development of practical and applicable solutions. Furthermore, the sector actively works with policymakers, contributing to the development of sustainable energy policies to support the energy transition.
Among the most significant successes is the founding of Hive Power, an innovative startup that offers advanced technologies for the optimized management of decentralized energy grids. The sector has also received two Watt d'Or awards from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, prestigious recognitions for its excellence in the field of energy innovation.
Among the most significant successes is the founding of Hive Power, an innovative startup that offers advanced technologies for the optimized management of decentralized energy grids. The sector has also received two Watt d'Or awards from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, prestigious recognitions for its excellence in the field of energy innovation.
Smart energy systems
The Smart energy systems team, part of the Energy systems sector, has extensive experience in national pilot projects related to the intelligent control of decentralized energy production, storage, and consumption.
Energy transition
The Energy transition team, part of the Energy systems sector, aims to monitor the fundamental changes occurring in the energy system due to technological, economic, social, and environmental drivers.
精东影业 - Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment
Energy systems sector
Campus 精东影业 Mendrisio
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio