Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency
The energetic utilisation of biomass and the optimisation of material and energy flows are the focus of our scientific work.
We are working on the clean and efficient energy supply of the future in the field of alternative fuels, combustion research and resource efficiency. Together with our partners in the business and science sectors, we design products that are environmentally-friendly and also strengthen Switzerland's status as a location for business.
Our institute is jointly supported by the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI – the largest research centre for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. We are also part of the national Competence Centre for Energy Research SCCER Biosweet.
Competencies
"Within the CCUS project, we were able to count on the support of the Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency. The cooperation was very pleasant. The team is very competent and responded flexibly to the client's needs. The implementation of the project was efficient and effective. Using an interactive and agile approach, the objectives were met quickly and in line with the client's needs. At the end, a complete handover (including a short training) of the product took place, so that the product can continue to be used by Holcim."
Testing centre for wood-fired heating systems
As the only facility of its kind in Switzerland, the testing centre for wood-fired heating systems carries out type certification tests (safety and emission tests) for boilers and room heaters for solid fuels.
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