Research Areas

The Technology Assessment group conducts interdisciplinary research in order to support the decision-making processes of its clients as well as all stakeholders involved in the public debate on energy supply options and the requirements of a sustainable development. In order to achieve a comprehensive assessment of both current and future energy systems and scenario mixes, the Technology Assessment group has six main areas of research:

  1. Life Cycle Assessment
  2. Environmental Impact and External Cost Assessment
  3. Internal Cost Analysis
  4. Risk Assessment
  5. Mobility
  6. Decision Support

Technology Assessment Group
Paul Scherrer Institute
5232 Villigen-PSI
Switzerland