Roundtable_NORDUR_e

NORDUR
POWER GRID
ASSOCIATION
The Nordur Vision
A cooperation of
Iceland and Switzerland
in the field of
renewable energies
PrEsentation And
Roundtable
Friday, June 22 nd 2012, 14.00 – 17.00 h
World Trade Institute, University of Berne

Adresse Hallerstrasse 6
ProgrammE
14 15 Welcome address and introduction to the topic
» Prof. Thomas Cottier, Managing Director of the World Trade Institute,
University of Berne
14 30 The Nordur Vision at a glance
» Oliver Stankiewitz, Chair Nordur Power Grid Association and Head Climate
Services SQS
14 45 Roundtable discussion
» Valuation of economical and political frame conditions
» Classification of the Nordur vision in the up-to-date energy policy of
Switzerland and Europe
» Ressources and synergies | economy, policy, technology
» Feasibility of a CTI R&D Program NORDUR
Coffee and light refreshments during the discussion
16 30 Conclusion
» Prof. Thomas Cottier, Managing Director WTI, University of Berne
afterwards: little snack & glass of wine
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Location
World Trade Institute
Hallerstrasse 6 | Bern
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Summary
Promotion of a long-term cooperation between Iceland and Switzerland
Iceland with it’s large rivers and glaciers and it’s wind and geothermal energy belongs to the places with great
potential for the sustainable production of renewable energies. The transportation of big energy flows via HVDC
even over wide distances is possible today. Switzerland on the other hand holds a long-term experience in a
stakeholder-based hydropower generation, but has only limited additional capacities to be explored. In addition,
Switzerland intends to phase out it’s nuclear power-plant activities. Therefore a long-term cooperation in the
field of renewable energies between Iceland and Switzerland could be very promising for both countries.
Creation of economical and political basis of decision-making
A prior-ranking milestone of the Nordur vision is to create the correspondent political, economical and technical
basis of decision-making and to explore the feasibility of a framework agreement between Iceland and Switzerland.

World Trade InstitutE
The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a centre of excellence of the
University of Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the world’s leading
academic institutions dedicated to international trade. The WTI
transcends boundaries, fusing law, economics and international
relations in interdisciplinary research, training, advisory work and
technical assistance in Switzerland and abroad.
NORDUR POWER GRID ASSOCIAtion
www.wti.org
The NORDUR Power Grid Association is a civil society initiative aiming
to promote a future cooperation of EFTA member states Iceland
and Switzerland in the field of renewable energies. It was established
on 1st December 2011 as a non-profit association that grew
out of a network of scientists, politicians and economists, who together
developed the NORDUR concept. Founding members of NOR-
DUR Association are committed private individuals out of specific
networks in the field of R&D, technology and politics.
www.nordur.org
Further information:
World Trade Institute | NCCR Trade Regulation
Hallerstrasse 6 | CH-3012 Bern
Erich Schwarz, Communications Officer
phone: +41 31 631 34 57 | fax: +41 31 631 36 30
erich.schwarz@wti.org