Switzerland's Energy Transition Plans (Without Nuclear!)

When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Is it the majestic Alps, the pristine ski slopes, or perhaps, indulging in a warm, gooey fondue after a day on the pistes? 🏔️🧀 But Switzerland is not just about postcard-perfect landscapes and delicious cheese; it's a nation synonymous with innovation. From the indispensable Swiss Army Knife to the ingenious Velcro, the Swiss knack for inventiveness knows no bounds.

But today, we're interested in a different kind of innovation - Switzerland's energy transition. It's a journey as Swiss as it gets, intertwining the country's commitment to precision, efficiency, and environmental stewardship, all the while maintaining that high quality of life the Swiss are known for. And while fondue might not directly fuel Switzerland's green future, the spirit of sustainability certainly melts into every aspect of this transition.

Join me as we explore how Switzerland is reshaping its electricity mix from nuclear to solar power, transforming its buildings, transport, industry and agriculture and leading with cutting-edge Swiss technologies to pave the way. So buckle up, or should I say, fasten your ski bindings, as we embark on this exciting journey. Welcome to 'Engineering with Rosie', reporting right from the heart of Switzerland!

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Bookmarks:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Switzerland's journey for energy transition
01:19 Motivation and context
02:15 Where do the emissions come from?
03:10 Electricity
03:51 Solar
05:38 Hydro
06:57 Increase in hydropower storage capacity
08:19 Buildings
09:30 Transport
09:58 Industry
10:41 Agriculture
11:41 Carbon capture & storage (CCS) and negative emissions
13:01 Direct air capture (DAC)
13:45 Legal action
15:27 Outro

Sources:
For data, images & graphs
https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/co...
https://ourworldindata.org/energy/cou...
https://app.electricitymaps.com/zone/CH
https://www.iea.org/countries/switzer...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-euro...
https://world-nuclear.org/information...
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/12/2....
https://www.bfe.admin.ch/bfe/en/home/...
https://www.energyscope.ch/en/questio...
https://www.nant-de-drance.ch/en/the-...
https://www.alpiq.com/power-generatio...
https://climeworks.com/press-release/...
Building integrated photovoltaics from @3ssolarswiss https://www.3s-solar.swiss/

Reports and Scientific Papers
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/file...
https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc....

The Engineering with Rosie team is:
Rosemary Barnes: Presenter, producer, writer
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Fatini Nur: Research and production assistant   / fatinin