Introducing the Radiant Energy Podcast 

We are thrilled to launch the Radiant Energy Podcast, a new platform to explore research thematics, innovative solutions, and the people shaping the energy transition in Switzerland. 

Brought to you by the SWEET Lantern project, this podcast series will bridge cutting-edge research with real-world impact, making complex energy topics accessible to everyone—from policymakers and researchers to businesses and engaged citizens.

Episode #1: Rethinking Tourism in the Swiss Alps

With nearly 8% of global CO2 emissions linked to tourism, high-end destinations like Verbier face growing pressure to rethink their energy consumption. In this episode, our guests Tristan Loloum and Ivann Minguez explore:

  • What energy sufficiency means and why it’s often misunderstood
  • The challenges of implementing sufficiency in luxury tourism
  • How rethinking tourism can reduce costs, build resilience, and create innovative low-carbon models
Link to the scientific publication