Stéphane Genoud

Stéphane Genoud is a Full Professor at the HES-SO Valais-Wallis, affiliated with the School of Management and the Institute of Entrepreneurship & Management. His work focuses on energy transition, renewable energy markets, and sustainable development. He leads the Energy Management Lab and has been principal investigator in numerous projects, including GROUP-IT initiatives to accelerate photovoltaic adoption and energy efficiency strategies. His research emphasizes bridging academic insights with practical implementation through collaborative frameworks.

• Education Programs: Involved in BSc programs in Energy and Environmental Techniques (School of Engineering) and Business Economics (School of Management).
• Key Projects: GROUP-IT (photovoltaic installation support), Clean Energy EXchange (CEEX) algorithm development, Delocalized Forecast for Smart Grids, and energy policy initiatives like Transition Énergétique for municipalities.

Research Interests: Energy forecasting, energy market dynamics, decentralized renewable energy integration, and community-driven energy solutions. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams and industry partnerships to address grid stability, cost optimization, and policy implementation.

Grants & Funding: Secured over 1.5M CHF in grants from sources like the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (FOEN), Innosuisse, and regional municipalities. Notable projects include GROUP-IT Neuchâtel-Milvignes (CHF 79,123) and the MSID distributed storage pilot (CHF 354,667).

Engagement: Organized annual Energy Forum events, fostering dialogue between policymakers, industry, and academia. Collaborated with institutions like Romande Energie and SIG Vitale to advance regional energy strategies.