Neuchâtel equips three historic buildings with 33,300 solar roof tiles
Freesuns is installing 33,300 solar roof tiles on three landmark buildings in the city of Neuchâtel. The renovation project is supported by the CSEM and could serve as a model…
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Resource efficiency through medium voltage in photovoltaics
Fraunhofer ISE is revolutionising photovoltaics through the use of medium voltage in large-scale PV power plants. This innovative technology saves raw materials, reduces installation costs and increases system performance. Pilot…
Easier building in noisy areas
As part of the revision of the Environmental Protection Act, the National Council's Committee for the Environment, Energy and Spatial Planning is advocating pragmatic solutions for building permits in noisy…
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Researchers call for a paradigm shift in building and energy planning
Empa researcher Matthias Sulzer and his colleague Michael Wetter in California are proposing a paradigm shift in the planning of building and energy systems. It should be based on universally…
SAK and Tisca put photovoltaic system into operation
The St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) and textile manufacturer Tisca have installed a large photovoltaic system in Urnäsch. The installation covers 4250 square meters and contributes to the Energy Strategy 2050.
KVA Linth receives special prize for CO2 capture project
The Linth waste incineration plant has been awarded a special prize by InfraWatt for its CO2 capture and storage project. By 2029, a facility is to be built that captures…
Paradigm shift in energy planning
Empa-Forscher Matthias Sulzer und Berkeley-Lab-Forscher Michael Wetter fordern einen radikalen Wandel in der Planung von Gebäude- und Energiesystemen. Sie schlagen einen stärker automatisierten und modellbasierten Planungsprozess vor, der der Komplexität…
Study on home ownership in Switzerland published
Houzy has published a study on the behaviour of homeowners. It is intended to illustrate both the current and future behaviour of homeowners.
Determining solar energy potential from space
The new Solar Atlas by DLR shows which roofs are suitable for solar panels. Presented at ILA 2024, the map uses aerial images and geospatial data to determine solar energy…
Swiss Climate Foundation supports ten projects
The Swiss Climate Foundation has approved a total of around CHF 1.3 million for ten innovative climate-related projects in its first funding round in 2024. The projects being funded include…
Considerable economic growth. Increasing quality of life
The canton of Zurich shows that economic growth and an increasing quality of life are compatible with a decreasing environmental impact. The latest economic monitoring report from the Office of…
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Inauguration of a photovoltaic system at Limeco
The Limmattal regional utility Limeco has inaugurated a photovoltaic system with 624 solar panels on the roof of the wastewater treatment plant. This generates 252,000 kilowatt-hours of green electricity, primarily…
Expansion of solar installations in Zurich
The city of Zurich's energy provider ewz is expanding its solar installations and offering citizens the opportunity to participate in new locations. With a total of 55 installations, solar power…
Career prospects in Swiss timber construction
The timber construction industry plays a central role in Switzerland in the field of sustainable construction and energy-efficient building refurbishment. As an environmentally friendly and climate-neutral construction technology, it contributes…
Microbes as power stations
A ground-breaking EPFL research project led by Professor Ardemis Boghossian has shown how modified E. coli bacteria can effectively generate electricity. This discovery opens new doors for energy production and…
Future-oriented heat supply in Zurich’s inner-city neighbourhoods
To achieve its climate targets, the city of Zurich is paving the way for an innovative, fossil-free heat supply in densely built-up neighbourhoods. A new study sheds light on efficient…
Energy crisis 2022 leaves its mark on the financial year
Region Energie Solothurn posted a loss of CHF 760,374 in 2023. The regional supplier blames the high purchase prices for energy, which it has not fully passed on. Gas sales…
Researchers use AI to develop new solar cells
Researchers at EPFL have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify new materials for use in solar cells. They found 14 promising materials.