Solar energy market to grow by 51 percent in 2023
In 2023, the expansion of photovoltaics in Switzerland grew by over 40 percent for the fourth consecutive year, with a record value of 1641 megawatts. The growth was particularly strong…
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Swisspower launches platform for local electricity communities
Swisspower AG launches a platform for local electricity communities to simplify administrative processes. Automation significantly reduces the burden on energy providers.
Snow melting and economic efficiency in practice for PVT modules
Fabian Maag and Marc Willi win the regional Siemens Excellence Award 2024 for their innovative bachelor thesis on maximising winter electricity through snow-free PVT modules. Their findings show considerable potential…
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City Council approves CHF 300 million for CoolCity
In future, Zurich's lake water will heat and cool the city centre. To this end, ewz is realising the CoolCity energy network - one of the largest lake water networks…
CKW activates minimum remuneration for solar power
CKW will apply the minimum remuneration for solar power decided by the federal government for the beginning of 2025 from the second quarter of 2024. This is intended to protect…
ZHAW validates yield calculations for alpine solar systems
Researchers at ZHAW have tested the accuracy of the PVSyst software for estimating the yield of alpine solar installations. The results show that the yields are generally underestimated.
BKW acquires majority stake in HelveticWind
With its majority stake in HelveticWind, BKW is strengthening its renewable energy portfolio and taking an important step towards CO2 neutrality by 2040.
Emissions from heating oil and gas are falling
CO2 emissions from fuels, i.e. primarily from heating oil and gas, fell by 8.8 per cent in Switzerland in 2023 compared to the previous year. In contrast, emissions from petrol…
Sustainable solar shading in the Olympic Village
The French architecture firm KOZ has commissioned Griesser to provide shade for part of the Olympic Village. The internationally active company from Aadorf is using two of its louvre blind…
Energie Wasser Bern plans to expand the heating networks in Köniz
Energie Wasser Bern plans to expand the thermal network in Köniz and Bern to provide climate-friendly heat. The final implementation decision is expected next year.
Galliker puts superlative charging station from Designwerk into operation
Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power grid.
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Commercial use and solar energy: development of the Papieri site is progressing
The site owner HIAG is upgrading a further 6000 square metres of the Papieri site for temporary commercial use by the end of the year. Padelta AG will be operating…
Winner of the architectural competition for the Confignon school
The "Cé Qu'É Lainô" project has been chosen as the winner of the architectural competition for the construction of the new secondary school in Confignon. The jury highlighted the remarkable…
Tréfle Blanc ice rink by architects from the Chabanne agency
The impressive "Trèfle blanc" project for the Tréfle Blanc ice rink was designed by architects from the renowned Chabanne agency in Lyon. With its modern architecture, sustainable materials and emphasis…
The Geneva Natural History Museum unveils its energy vision
Geneva's Natural History Museum closed its doors on 1 January 2024 for a year to undergo major renovation work. The transformation will involve not only the exhibition rooms, but also…
Geneva on the road to Smart City 3.0
The canton of Geneva is launching the "Smart Geneva" initiative to drive the transition to a Smart City 3.0, based on the Scandinavian model, by networking and promoting projects. The…
Alpiq sells seven photovoltaic systems to Panneaux Solaires
Alpiq has announced the sale of seven rooftop photovoltaic installations to PS Panneaux Solaires SA. The installations in the cantons of Fribourg, Solothurn, and Vaud have a total capacity of…
Deep geothermal energy has great potential in Baselland
A study reveals that deep geothermal energy in the Basel-Landschaft canton could provide between 200 and 1800 gigawatt-hours of heat per year. This corresponds to 10 to 100 percent of…