1. Scientific, Technological & Economic Needs in Research & Development for Wind Energy in Switzerland Reza Abhari ETH Zurich Workshop Forschungsprogramm Windenergie Berne 12 September 2011

2. Basic & Applied Fields of Wind Energy Have Swiss Expertise Laboratory for Energy Conversion 2

3. 3 Elements of a Swiss Research & Development Program

4. Laboratory for Energy Conversion 4 Concluding Remarks A Swiss wind research & development program should be engaged locally and nationally within Switzerland, with a goal of being globally recognised for excellence in economically feasible innovation for the wind industry A successful Swiss wind research & development program  promote socially and economically viable wind energy in Switzerland  foster security of Switzerland’s energy supply  develop local knowhow and feasibility of renewable energy  build-up Swiss competence for further business opportunities