"Local and regional initiatives would not be taken on by large players, who focus on larger-scale projects," explains Laurent Balsiger, adding that the added value of a modestly sized DSO is to be their catalyst. Interview
"The transformation of the system is not an obstacle, but an opportunity provided that it gives electricity suppliers the freedom to assert themselves in the face of competition without being smothered by unnecessary regulations," reminds Jan Flückiger, public affairs manager at AES.
With the growing surpluses from photovoltaics — particularly during the summer — some European consumers are now encouraged, even paid, to increase their electricity consumption at certain times of the day. But what about Switzerland?
Interview with Boris Clivaz, CEO of GEFISWISS and shareholder of STEEN Sustainable Energy.
"By creating a more flexible space for dialogue, bringing together from the outset local authorities, indigenous peoples and economic actors, the conference sketches a model complementary to traditional UN negotiations," says Pierrette Rey, spokesperson for WWF Switzerland.