Zurich Airport is starting the construction of a second test well in an ice age channel under the site. It is to be used as a heat and cold reservoir to cover the heating and cooling requirements of the airport building. A first test well has delivered positive

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have found a way to reduce the energy loss of perovskite solar cells and increase their efficiency. The integration of rubidium using lattice voltage produces a more stable electronic

Hydrogen production by electrolysis is considered a key technology for the energy transition. However, its efficiency has so far been inadequate. Researchers at Northwestern University have now identified a previously overlooked energy loss and found concrete approaches to

Rain as a source of energy? What has long sounded like a dream of the future is becoming tangible. Researchers around the world are developing new processes to generate electricity from falling drops. Be it through a plug-like flow of water or through nanotechnology in solar systems. The energy

The canton of Zug is positioning itself as a world-leading centre for blockchain innovation. The "Blockchain Zug - Joint Research Initiative" is creating a new research network that combines academic excellence and economic dynamism. This strengthens the region as a location for future technologies

If large power plants disappear, there is a risk of chaos in the grid. This is because they lack a clock generator. Researchers at ETH Zurich are now presenting a solution with which inverters from wind and solar power plants will stabilise the grid in future. A breakthrough for security of supply

At the OVE DC Day 2025, experts from research, industry and applications demonstrated the enormous potential of direct current technology. The focus was on practical solutions, technical standards and the role of DC microgrids in the decentralised energy supply of

The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics is planning an exploratory borehole for a geothermal site at the National Sports Center in Magglingen. The borehole is due to be drilled at the end of 2027. The aim is to gain insights into deep water resources for geothermal heat

The solar systems initiative aims to accelerate the energy transition and simplify investments. Solar installations should now be able to be erected without a building permit, even in areas worthy of

Libattion has opened a new upcycling plant for batteries in Biberist. According to Libattion, this is the largest facility of its kind in Europe. The Opfikon-based company manufactures modular stationary energy storage systems from used batteries from electric

The 104th immoTable brought together decision-makers from business, politics and the real estate industry at the Bananenreiferei in Zurich. The focus was on future-oriented impulses for location development, new energy concepts and the influence of digital technologies on the economy and real

The Basel-based electricity producer aventron has inaugurated a solar installation on the Lintharena in Näfels. It will generate 124 megawatt hours per year over an area of 660 square meters. Aventron aims to achieve a solar output of 100 megawatts by

Renergon has developed a small-scale biogas plant with a fuel cell. The RDS XS can process solid manure. The efficiency of the fuel cell is up to 80 percent. The plant is designed for agricultural operations in Switzerland and is also suitable for small

Implenia has been awarded contracts worth a total of CHF 150 million in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Among other things, the construction and real estate company is to build another data center in Lupfig AG and the new Clinic 2 building at Basel University

Energie 360° has renovated and refurbished its headquarters in Zurich. A large-scale photovoltaic façade was used to create a green power plant for the company's own use. Renewables already account for 27% of the energy supplier's direct

Pistor's geothermal storage system saves the wholesaler 100,000 liters of heating oil per year. This prevents the release of 330 tons of CO2, as much as 200 direct flights from Zurich to Tokyo. The construction costs of 1 million Swiss francs are amortized through the elimination of heating oil

The Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network (SPIN) is now working together with the Coalition for Green Energy & Storage (CGES) of ETH, EPFL, PSI and Empa. The aim is to create an interactive search tool that facilitates access to information on Power-to-X

Cowa Thermal Solutions has won the Clean Energy & Storage category at the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. The jury praised the fact that Cowa's compact thermal storage systems with thermodynamic materials are five times smaller than water-based

NorthC Schweiz AG has opened its new data center in Winterthur. It is NorthC's fourth data center in Switzerland and is intended to give local companies access to numerous connectivity

The cooperative Elektra Baselland (EBL) has set up a new online service for property owners. They can use wärmecheck.ch to check whether it is possible to connect their property to an EBL district heating network. The aim is to expand district heating

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed an automated system that controls the production, feed-in and consumption of renewable energy in a building and saves CO2. It was tested at NEST in

Energy supplier ewb and the municipality of Köniz want to use surplus water from the Schönau pumping station to generate renewable heat for 5,000 households. To this end, they are building the Bern-Wabern heating

AEW Energie AG is investing over CHF 8 million in the new Augst heating network. This is to be operated with 100 per cent renewable heat. Waste heat from the Augst hydropower plant and water from the Rhine will be

The energy supply of the future requires more than just the expansion of renewable energies. Smart technologies must ensure that energy is used efficiently and integrated into the power grid. Empa researchers have developed an algorithm that optimises energy management in buildings, reduces CO2

Thurgauer Kantonalbank has installed a new photovoltaic system on the roof of its branch in Arbon. At 500 square metres, it is the largest in the bank's operations and is expected to supply 105,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per

The municipality of Thalwil and Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) have agreed to work together on district heating. Wärme Thalwil AG was founded for this

The term "descaling" is not protected and many products on the market only soften tap water insufficiently or not at all. A powerful and forward-looking look at the challenges and solutions in the field of water

The demand for electricity storage systems in private households is increasing rapidly. But what advantages do battery storage systems really offer and when does the investment pay off? A powerful and forward-looking look at developments in the property and site development

With the new digital platform MatcH2, Axpo is bringing together the players in the hydrogen market and promoting decarbonisation in Switzerland and Europe. A powerful step towards a sustainable energy

Megasol Energie AG has launched its new SOLARCOLOR Morpho coloured solar panels. The elements attached to façades not only supply electricity from photovoltaics, but are also attractive eye-catchers. They can be found in the Lacheren area of