The program will focus on the technical topics and will also include workshops on energy policies:%E2%80%A2 Renewable energy technologies: wind energy and solar energy%E2%80%A2 Hydrogen as an energy carrier%E2%80%A2 Fossil fuels and nuclear energy%E2%80%A2 Energy transport and storage%E2%80%A2 Workshops: transitions to renewable energy (trends, motives and business ideas), energy policy and negotiationsIn addition to the lectures and practical sessions, trips to a wind and hydro power plant and further energy facilities as well as to research institutes such as the PSI (Paul Scherer Institute, Villigen) and the EPFL (%C3%89cole polytechnique f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale de Lausanne) are planned. The participants will not only be dealing with the technical challenges of the energy transition, but will also discuss social, economic, and industrial concerns with key note speakers on at least two evenings per week.

Course leader
Dr. Silvie Cuperus, Swiss Studies Foundation

Target group
Students should demonstrate a high motivation and interest in gaining further knowledge on energy issues be enrolled in a bachelor (second or third year) or master program in natural or engineering sciences with basic knowledge of thermodynamics have a working proficiency in EnglishParticipants will be selected based on academic merit.Applications are accepted from students performing studies at European universities (Israel, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey included) or students studying outside Europe and holding European citizenship.

Course aim
The world is presently facing huge and unprecedented challenges in replacing the current fossil fuel based energy systems with a sustainable, more secure and equitable supply. This global challenge has to be addressed by an interdisciplinary approach and global as well as local strategies. Comprehension of the interconnectivity between different fields such as energy production, energy consumption, society, policy and economy is crucial for a successful transformation of the energy systems. The summer school will enable students to share knowledge and learn from each other as well as from experts in the field. It provides a unique setting for students to work together and to build a network across Europe. Awareness for the challenge of our future energy supply will be raised, a better under-standing of the energy issues will be encouraged and global solutions to meet the challenges will be discussed. The small number of attendees offers ideal learning conditions. The ECE seminar will be taught by distinguished scientists in the field.

Fee info
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Scholarships
Thanks to the generous funding provided by the Stiftung Mercator Schweiz, stipends for all 30 participants can be provided. They cover travelling, boarding and lodging.

ETH Zurich, organised by the Swiss Study Foundation
Address: -, Merkurstrasse 45
Postal code: 8032 Zurich
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland
Website: http://www.ethz.ch
E-mail: info@studienstiftung.ch
Phone: +41 44 233 33 00