Scientific, Technological & Economic Needs in Research &
Development for Wind Energy in Switzerland
Reza Abhari ETH Zurich
Workshop Forschungsprogramm Windenergie Berne
12 September 2011
Basic & Applied Fields of Wind Energy Have Swiss Expertise
Laboratory for Energy Conversion 2
Laboratory for Energy Conversion 3
Elements of a Swiss Research & Development Program
Laboratory for Energy Conversion 4
Concluding Remarks
• A Swiss wind research & development program should be engaged locally and nationally within Switzerland, with a goal of being globally recognised for excellence in economically feasible innovation for the wind industry
• A successful Swiss wind research & development program
promote socially and economically viable wind energy in Switzerland
foster security of Switzerland’s energy supply
develop local knowhow and feasibility of renewable energy
build-up Swiss competence for further business opportunities