Decarbonization is progressing in Switzerland. At UZH, the foundation is being laid for a future without fossil fuels by researching the sun as a primary energy source. The aim is to develop “green” hydrogen as a sustainable and efficient form of energy.
Using new materials and processes, it is hoped that energy from sunlight can be stored directly as hydrogen.
The 21st century long-term energy supply depends on the sustainable replacement of non-renewable forms of energy such as fossil fuels. UZH's research focus area "From sunlight to chemical energy" aims to use innovative materials and processes to directly store energy from sunlight as hydrogen, without using photovoltaic electrolysis as an intermediate step. This process would produce so-called "green hydrogen", which could find ideal applications in industry and heavy goods transportation.
To advance decarbonization towards net zero, viable solutions that make both environmental and economic sense are urgently needed. UZH has already taken important steps in this direction, and will continue to drive forward research in the decarbonization of the energy supply.
