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Wind Energy: Implement Now – We Show You How!

The potential and cost-effectiveness of wind energy are proven. The industry is ready to implement wind projects and contribute to security of supply. We showcase best practices, discuss regulatory hurdles, and identify urgent areas for action.

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Two short input presentations from the SFOE and the Canton of Zurich outline the political and regulatory framework conditions as well as the opportunities for wind energy – with a focus on the Canton of Zurich. The focus is on the structural plan – what does it regulate and what remains open?

  1. Winter electricity for Switzerland – why Switzerland needs wind energy
    Julian Ferber, Renewable Energy Specialist, SFOE
  2. From structural planning to wind energy plants
    Sascha Gerster, Head of Energy Planning Section, Construction Directorate of the Canton of Zurich

In the subsequent discussion led by Suisse Eole, industry players share their lessons learned from previous projects:

Clemens Bolli, Head of Cantonal Energy Policy, Axpo
Martina Nigg, Member of the Board of Directors, Windenergie Schweiz
Pascal Müller, Co-Head of Zurich Wind Cooperation / ewz, Zürich Wind

Contributors: SFOE, Suisse Eole, Canton of Zurich Construction Directorate, Axpo, Windenergie Schweiz, Zürich Wind

Speakers (3)

Julian Ferber

Julian Ferber

Fachspezialist Erneuerbare Energien, BFE

Sascha Gerster

Sascha Gerster

Sektionsleiter Energieplanung, Baudirektion Kanton Zürich

Moderation: Olivier Waldvogel

Moderation: Olivier Waldvogel

Verantwortlicher Deutschschweiz, Suisse Eole

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