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  • Solar folding roof technology sets course for the German market

    Solar folding roof technology sets course for the German market

    According to a press release, dhp Technology AG has founded a subsidiary in Stuttgart, Germany. The provider of the “globally unique solar folding roof” is thus emphasising its ambition to drive forward the energy transition with innovative photovoltaic solutions in Germany too, the press release continues. With the establishment of dhp Technology Deutschland GmbH, the company is laying the foundations for a long-term presence in the German market.

    “The expansion into Germany is a logical consequence of the sharp rise in demand for our innovative photovoltaic solution,” said co-founder and CEO Gian Andri Diem. In Germany, the market potential for solar folding roofs is huge, particularly with regard to sewage treatment plants, car parks and logistics areas.

    The branch in Stuttgart is managed by Gian Andri Diem, CEO of dhp Technology, and Torsten Brandstetter as Managing Director. Brandstetter is an industrial engineer with experience in the energy industry and technological innovation.

    dhp Technology is a developer and supplier of solar folding roofs. These are specially designed for installation over sealed surfaces and existing infrastructures. Depending on the weather, they fold up or down automatically. This enables communities and companies to produce electricity locally and sustainably without taking up additional ground space.

    Solar folding roofs from dhp Technology are already in operation at three German sewage treatment plants. A further ten systems are in the implementation phase and are due to be connected to the grid this year, according to the company press release.

  • Innovation and networking in the Swiss electrical industry

    Innovation and networking in the Swiss electrical industry

    The newly launched ineltec 2024 offers a platform for over 140 exhibitors to showcase their latest products and services in the fields of electrical engineering, building automation, e-mobility and more across 11,000 square metres of exhibition space. The trade fair not only attracts a large number of experts, but also decision-makers from the entire industry who are looking for innovative solutions and sustainable technologies. The topics of e-mobility and smart building technologies are a particular focus, as these areas are expected to undergo decisive developments in the coming years.

    Interactive platforms for professional dialogue
    In addition to the traditional trade fair experience, ineltec reloaded also offers digital access via its content platform ineltec.ch, where exhibitors and visitors can network and gather information in advance. In addition, the two marketplaces with bistros and an interaction zone ensure a lively exchange and offer space for daily events such as innovation pitches and moderated discussions. These formats are designed to provide participants with new ideas and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work.

    Focus on young talent and networking
    Another focus of ineltec 2024 is the promotion of young talent and networking among industry participants. The events, such as the start-up pitches and after-work events, not only provide a platform for new ideas, but also offer valuable networking opportunities. The aim is to build a bridge between established companies and innovative start-ups and at the same time actively involve young talent in the industry.

    Future-oriented discussions and further training
    ineltec 2024 also places a strong focus on further training and discussions on key industry topics such as the integration of AI in building automation and the impact of ESG directives on electrical engineering. By participating in these round tables and presentations, trade visitors will gain valuable insights into the future development of the electrical industry and can thus prepare themselves for the challenges ahead.

    Ineltec 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for all electrical industry professionals, providing not only a showcase for technological innovations, but also a central platform for professional exchange and training.

  • The Ark and CleantechAlps are looking for start-ups for smart energy utilisation

    The Ark and CleantechAlps are looking for start-ups for smart energy utilisation

    CleantechAlps, the cluster of cleantech companies in Western Switzerland, and The Ark, a foundation for innovation in Valais, are organising the second pitch contest for smart energy start-ups. The competition will take place on 30 August as part of the Smart Energy Events on the Energypolis Campus in Sion, the organisers announced in a press release. Interested start-ups have until 7 June to apply online to take part.

    We are looking for start-ups that were founded after 2014 and are active in the energy sector. A jury is responsible for pre-selecting the young companies that will ultimately take part in the competition. At the pitch contest itself, the start-ups compete for the best idea, the best short presentation and the audience award. All three awards come with prize money of CHF 5,000 each. In addition, the competition offers participants “a unique opportunity to present their company in the best possible light and meet important players in the industry”, write the organisers.

  • LEDCity wins Green Business Award

    LEDCity wins Green Business Award

    LEDCity has won the Green Business Award 2023. The Zurich-based company, founded in 2017, has developed an intelligent lighting system that uses around 50 percent less energy than conventional LED lighting with motion sensors. This year, 28 applicants competed for the most important sustainability prize in Switzerland. In addition to LEDCity, Haelixa with its DNA marker for raw materials and namuk with its high-quality children’s outdoor label also reached the final, the organisers of the Green Business Award informed in a statement.

    “LEDCity’s solution convinced us because it shows how we can use technology and artificial intelligence to tackle the challenges in the energy industry,” jury president Doris Leuthard is quoted as saying in the release. For LEDCity CEO Patrik Deuss, the award shows “that we are on the right track with our energy-saving and at the same time quickly amortisable lighting system”. In addition, the win underlines “our commitment to sustainable innovations”.

    LEDCity uses up to five sensors per light source. In addition to brightness and movement, humidity, temperature and CO2 concentration are measured. The data obtained can be used, for example, by security systems or for planning cleaning work.

    The Green Business Award is being presented for the fifth year by the cooperation Green Business Switzerland. It honours “solutions that combine ecological innovation with economic success”, according to the press release. Green Business Switzerland is made up of actors from business and environmental protection. The cooperation was initiated by the Swiss Environmental Foundation and the Go for Impact association.

  • AEW takes a stake in the Aargau energy start-up

    AEW takes a stake in the Aargau energy start-up

    AEW Energie AG has entered into a strategic partnership with Virtual Global Trading , according to a media release . It will gradually acquire a stake of up to 35 percent in the start-up company based in Aarau.

    With eNet, Virtual Global Trading has developed a digital trading platform for the energy sector. It offers customers of energy suppliers various business models. For example, companies can present offers for battery storage or solar systems on the platform. These can then be used by private individuals – the customers of energy suppliers.

    The platform uses the daily updated data from the network operator's intelligent meters. The traded and processed energy data are automatically compared with the systems of the distribution network operator. When the platform registers a new smart meter, it creates a one-time token. Thanks to this token system developed and patented by Virtual Global Trading, the proof of origin of the energy is provided. Overall, the platform also enables all participants to react quickly to market developments.

    Together with the Liechtenstein power plants ( LKW ), the start-up is already implementing its system in Liechtenstein. The use of the platform there is also intended to serve as a model for other regions. The goal now is to roll out eNet continuously in Switzerland and Europe.

    “With our involvement in the start-up company, we are securing market experience from neighboring countries, where the regulation and liberalization of the electricity market are well advanced. We want to use this experience for our preparation for the complete liberalization of the electricity market ”, said Marc Ritter, Head of the Energy Business Unit at AEW, in an AEW announcement . Together with the start-up, AEW also wants to develop new market models for Switzerland.