Russell McKenna

Prof. Dr. Russell McKenna is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on decentralized energy systems, low carbon technologies, resource assessments, energy autonomy, sector coupling, multi-energy systems, and energy system integration. His work addresses the integration of various energy sectors to achieve sustainable and efficient energy solutions.

Russell McKenna is a professor specializing in energy system analysis, with a focus on decentralized energy systems, energy autonomy, and the residential sector. His research explores the techno-economic and environmental impacts of hydrogen production, the role of renewable energy in future energy transitions, and the integration of electric vehicles into residential energy systems. He also investigates energy efficiency in the residential sector and the potential of photovoltaic systems at the urban level. His work emphasizes the socio-economic and spatial factors influencing energy systems and the challenges of achieving energy autonomy in small communities.