The decarbonization calculator is currently a prototype and models the Swiss energy system. Various parameters can be changed in the areas of transport, buildings, electricity production and storage, and the effects of these changes can be examined. The calculator calculates how greenhouse gas emissions and electricity demand in Switzerland will develop up to 2050 based on the scenario set.

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Photovoltaic-thermal collectors (PVT) are used to generate both (PV) electricity and (solar) heat in the same area. This allows for better utilization of roof space. In the L-Sol project, simulations are used to investigate a novel system that generates heat for single-family homes using PVT collectors. The PVT collectors supply both electricity and heat for a heat pump. The results are promising: depending on the building, electricity consumption is 5 to 30% lower than when using an air-water heat pump.

Project participants: Swiss Federal Office of Energy
Duration: 2017 - 2019
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Small SMEs often have low energy costs, so saving energy does not seem to «pay off». However, all these SMEs together could save around 6% of Switzerland's electricity consumption. This interdisciplinary project is using pilot tests, among other things, to investigate how energy efficiency programs need to be designed so that small SMEs can also be motivated to save energy.

Project participants: Departments of Psychology and Business
Duration: 2011 - 2015
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As part of this KTI project, a simulation tool is being developed for the yield prediction and optimization of large-scale PV systems. The focus is on the efficient calculation of a large number of modules, taking into account detailed meteorological data, environmental information, and module and system parameters. The calculation models are verified with a pilot system.

Project participants: Zenna AG, EKZ, KTI
Duration: 2014 - 2019
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