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  • Compact energy storage for sustainable building technology

    Compact energy storage for sustainable building technology

    Cowa Thermal Solutions AG, based in the Technopark Lucerne in Root, has entered into a wholesale partnership with the distribution company Meier Tobler from Schwerzenbach ZH. According to a press release, Cowa intends to use this partnership to significantly expand its market segment in Switzerland. Meier Tobler, a provider of building technology products in the areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sanitation, will distribute Cowa heat storage units for use in single-family homes, apartment blocks and for integration into heat pump and photovoltaic systems. This will make access easier for tradesmen in particular.

    “With Meier Tobler, we have gained Switzerland’s strongest sales partner, who also shares our vision of compact and sustainable heat storage,” said André Waller, CRO of Cowa Thermal Solutions AG, in the press release. “This partnership is a milestone for us. It makes access to future-oriented heat storage easier than ever before, directly where installers order anyway.”

    Cowa plans to launch a new latent heat storage system on the market by the end of 2025. The product for domestic hot water will have a phase change material (PCM) melting point of 48 degrees Celsius and therefore have a high energy efficiency. According to Cowa, the melting point of this “technological world first” would be 10 degrees lower than that of previous systems. Thanks to the low melting point, almost all standard heat pumps can be used for the storage tank.

  • Interim solution for Kleinhüningen primary school during the renovation phase

    Interim solution for Kleinhüningen primary school during the renovation phase

    As part of its commitment to a modern and safe educational infrastructure, the Kleinhüningen primary school is undergoing a fundamental refurbishment. The necessary construction work includes the modernisation of the building services, fire protection measures, seismic retrofitting and the renovation of the facades and interiors. In order to maintain school operations for the duration of the renovation work, the school is temporarily relocating to a suitable plot on the Klybeck site.

    After a comprehensive review of various options and taking into account feedback from the community, the canton decided in favour of the plot at Altrheinweg 3. In addition to the required proximity to the existing school, the selected plot offers good accessibility and a safe environment for pupils. The temporary school buildings that will be erected on the site will create an attractive learning environment without encroaching on existing green spaces.

    Parents and neighbours were informed in detail about the planned measures and the temporary site at an information event. The renovation work is scheduled for summer 2025 and should be completed by summer 2027. During this time, Kleinhüningen primary school will move into its temporary building on Altrheinweg, which not only impresses with its traffic-calmed location, but also with its neighbouring tree-lined playground.

    This project not only represents a solution to the current challenge, but is also an example of the adaptability and innovative spirit in the field of educational infrastructure. It demonstrates how thoughtful planning and community involvement can create temporary educational spaces that meet the needs of students while paving the way for an improved permanent school environment.