A furnace for safe timber buildings Research ETH Zurich Timber construction is undergoing a renaissance in Switzerland. ETH researchers at the Hönggerberg campus are using a fire simulator to test timber components for the construction of buildings of all sizes. The custom-built oven permits simulations of realistic fire scenarios. New power for the energy market TechTransfer ETH Zurich During her doctoral studies, Liliane Ableitner developed a trading and billing tool for energy communities. Three years on, she is CEO of a flourishing start-up with 20 employees. Can Switzerland transition to a secure renewables-based energy system? Absolutely! Politics ETH Zurich Gabriela Hug – an expert in power transmission networks – argues that securing an affordable energy supply from renewable sources is not a utopian ideal for Switzerland, but rather a practical and feasible necessity. The great clean-up TechTransfer ETH Zurich From tackling micropollutants in wastewater to removing plastic waste from rivers, here are five solutions based on ETH expertise. Rethinking wastewater management Research ETH Zurich Eawag Sewer systems and centralised treatment plants are not a sustainable solution for managing the world’s wastewater. Environmental engineers at ETH Zurich and Eawag have been helping to develop decentralised, closed-loop modular systems. A contested resource Research ETH Zurich The expansion of hydropower generation often leads to conflicts of interest, both in Switzerland and beyond. Researchers from ETH Zurich are trying to find a basis for compromise that serves the public interest. Previous 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54... Next Page 50 of 117
