Lektion 6: Schweizer Energieszenarien

This educational video, part of a series by Swiss-Energyscope, explains the Swiss energy scenarios for 2035 and 2050 as defined by the Swiss government. It begins by reviewing the current energy situation (2011), highlighting that Switzerland imports electricity in winter and relies on imported fuels for heat and transport, with domestic production covering only 21% of total consumption. The video then introduces three official scenarios: the optimistic ‘New Energy Policy’ (NEP), the medium scenario based on Federal Council measures, and the high scenario continuing current policies. Using the EnergyScope calculator, it compares end-energy consumption across these scenarios, showing significant reductions in heating, transport fuels, and waste heat. The NEP scenario aims to reduce end-energy consumption by over 50% by 2050 compared to 2011. The video details changes in electricity consumption, including a decrease in direct electric heating, an increase in heat pumps, and a rise in electric mobility. It also shows a drastic reduction in fossil fuel-based heating and transport fuels. The tool allows users to explore assumptions, such as population growth (9 million by 2050) and GDP growth (0.79% annually), and to adjust parameters to create custom scenarios. The video concludes that all scenarios rely on energy savings in the three main sectors, and seasonal variations will persist due to winter heating needs.