Two ISE scientists awarded SNF grants for innovative energy research
顿谤.听Iryna Sotnyk (Left) 鈥� 顿谤.听Elliot Romano (Right)
顿谤.听Iryna Sotnyk and 顿谤.听Elliot Romano, both scientific collaborators at the Institute of Environmental Sciences (ISE), have each been awarded (SNF) Spark grants. Those grants are designed to support unconventional research ideas that demonstrate a high level of innovation and require rapid funding.
- "Build Back Greener: Can the Destruction of Electricity Infrastructure Trigger Ukraine鈥檚 Energy Transition?"
Led by 顿谤.听Iryna Sotnyk, a collaborator in UNIGE鈥檚 Renewable Energy Systems group, this project addresses a research gap by investigating the impact of war-induced electricity infrastructure destruction on accelerating Ukraine鈥檚 green energy transition in the post-war period. The research questions focus on whether destruction can trigger a green transition and what mechanisms are effective for managing it. The research objectives include assessing the current and potential destruction levels, modeling cost-optimal scenarios for Ukraine鈥檚 electricity sector development in 2035, evaluating the impact of destruction on the renewable power share, and developing management mechanisms and policy recommendations.
- "E-CROSS: Cross-Border Mobility for the Security of the Swiss Electric System Supply"
顿谤.听Elliot Romano, a scientific collaborator within UNIGE鈥檚 Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Systems groups, leads the second Spark-funded project, "E-CROSS". This innovative research addresses Switzerland鈥檚 winter energy security concerns by exploring the potential of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. The project focuses on the electric vehicles of cross-border workers, envisioning them as mobile energy reservoirs capable of transporting electricity from abroad and alleviating seasonal energy pressures on the Swiss electricity system. The aim is to transform these vehicles into dynamic assets, ensuring both sustainable transportation and enhanced energy security.
These innovative projects underscore the AV短视频鈥檚 commitment to pioneering solutions to today鈥檚 most pressing environmental and energy challenges.