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Paul Scherrer Institut PSI Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA)

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02.05.2006
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Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA)


Welcome to LEA
Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis

LEA is an interdepartmental laboratory of NES and ENE and unites specific analytical research concerning all energy systems, that is nuclear, fossil and (new) renewable. It is led by Dr. Stefan Hirschberg, attached to NES in all administrative matters and monitored by a Steering Committee consisting of Dr. Jean-Marc Cavedon (NES Dept. Head) and Prof. Alexander Wokaun (ENE Dept. Head).

In cooperation also with external partners (ETHZ and many others), LEA carries out energy systems analyses relevant for energy policy issues as well as safety analyis based on Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) and focused on Human Reliability Assessment (HRA).

The LEA areas of activities fall into three main areas: