Bright Night 2025: Energy Research

November 8, 2025, from 15:30 to 17:30

The transition to renewable energy comes with new challenges: How can electricity from the sun and wind be stored? And how can we replace fossil gas?

At the ESI Platform of the Paul Scherrer Institute, you will discover how PSI is developing innovative solutions, such as converting biomass into climate-friendly methane or storing renewable energy.

After a introductory talk, a guided tour through the facility offers insights into cutting-edge research for a sustainable energy system.

Exploring ground-breaking research: the new exhibition “Visiting the researchers” has 13 thematic islands that invite you on a journey through the fascinating research at PSI.
Exploring ground-breaking research: the new exhibition “Visiting the researchers” has 13 thematic islands that invite you on a journey through the fascinating research at PSI.
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Storing surplus electricity as hydrogen or methane: This technology, referred to as power-to-gas, is at the heart of the ESI Platform.
Storing surplus electricity as hydrogen or methane: This technology, referred to as power-to-gas, is at the heart of the ESI Platform.
With the help of the interactive model town Esiville, the path to a future energy supply for Switzerland is presented as a story. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
With the help of the interactive model town Esiville, the path to a future energy supply for Switzerland is presented as a story. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
A series of challenges are lurking along the way. ESitv is covering it live and knows: The solution can only be Energy System Integration (ESI). (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
A series of challenges are lurking along the way. ESitv is covering it live and knows: The solution can only be Energy System Integration (ESI). (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
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The tour starts at 15:30 at the PSI Visitor Center.

Language: German

Our tours are free of charge.

Since the number of participants is limited, we recommend registering early by November 6, 2025.

We look forward to your visit.

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