POSTPONED: Our post-fossil energy future

Business Administration

The topic of the energy turnaround, until a few years ago hardly anyone was aware of it, is now one of the highest priorities of politics in Switzerland and abroad. There is a broad consensus in the scientific community: the energy turnaround must succeed, our future depends on it. But can the energy turnaround be implemented only with renewable energy sources such as wind and sun, or do we also need alternatives such as nuclear power? And what risks and opportunities does nuclear power offer? What role does technological progress play in this? What challenges do legislators face and what responsibility must citizens themselves assume? Six experts from business and science talk about their views and visions on the energy transition.

Thursday, 6.15 to 7.45 p.m., University of St.Gallen, Room A 01-011

29 September
"Current developments in nuclear energy and the feasibility of new generation nuclear power plants".
Prof. Dr. Andreas Pautz, Paul Scherrer Institute

6 October
"Security of electricity supply in Switzerland"
Martin Wider, President of the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies and Head of Alpiq Switzerland

13 October
"Nuclear power: regulation and risks. A panel discussion"
Prof. Dr. Petyo Bonev, Assistant Professor of Econometrics, University of St.Gallen, and Dr. Fabian Lüscher, Swiss Energy Foundation 

24 November
"Climate protection and energy security"
Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen, Full Professor of Renewable Energy Management, University of St.Gallen

15 December
"Paving the way towards a net-zero economy through technology"
(the lecture will be held in English)
Lubomila Jordanova, founder and board member PLAN A

Chair | Prof. Dr. Petyo Bonev, Assistant Professor of Econometrics, University of St.Gallen