Swiss Energy Transition

This lecture covers the Swiss energy transition, analyzing the electricity demand and supply in 2011, the impact of nuclear power absence, Switzerland's role in the European electricity network, long-term contracts with France, the situation of the French and German electricity systems, electricity prices evolution, and the challenges faced by Switzerland due to import dependency and nuclear phase-out. It also discusses the European carbon price decline and the Italian electricity situation. The lecture emphasizes the need for significant efforts in Switzerland to meet future energy challenges.