Electricity prices to fall slightly in 2026
Households in Switzerland will pay an average of almost 4% less for electricity in the basic supply in 2026. The reduction is due to lower energy prices. At the same…
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On the way to the AI revolution
Artificial intelligence is seen as the engine of the future. However, the enormous computing resources that large language and learning models require are increasingly raising questions about sustainability. In conversation…
Switzerland signs agreement with Denmark on CO2 storage
Switzerland has signed two agreements with Denmark on the permanent storage of Swiss CO2 in Denmark. The agreement follows a similar agreement with Norway, which was signed in June.
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Dielsdorf data centres to supply district heating for the region
The Green Metro-Campus Zurich, BRUGG Pipes and Energie 360° will use the waste heat from the data centre in Dielsdorf for district heating. The energy from the data centres will…
Windows as power stations
Power-generating windows are no longer a dream of the future. New developments from research and industry are turning glass surfaces in façades into active energy sources without compromising the view.
Fraunhofer ISE Testlab sets standard for inverters
Stable system operation is essential for the success of the energy transition. In the future, renewable power sources and storage systems will have to take on grid-forming properties. Fraunhofer ISE's…
Oil heating out, house value up?
Energy-efficient refurbishment is often an attractive investment at the moment. If you take a smart approach to modernizing your heating system, you can save on operating costs, improve your carbon…
Swiss start-up supports the development of digital energy communities
Exnaton is supporting SAP with its software solutions for energy sharing in setting up the SAP Energy Community in the SAP Energy Park. In future, the Zurich-based start-up will promote…
After the FL tube ban: Why acting now is crucial for preserving the value of your property
The FL tube ban - an underestimated risk factor
Researchers are working on clean water for cities of the future
Researchers from Eawag and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland are participating in the EU project UrbanM20. The aim of the project, which is led by the Danish Technical…
New solar plant boosts renewable energy production in the Alpine region
The government of Graubünden has approved the construction of the Alpin Parsenn large-scale photovoltaic plant in Davos. This means that the municipal utility alliance Swisspower can now begin construction of…
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ETH spin-off teaches the construction industry how to save money
With a pioneering technology, 4QT shows how fuel consumption and emissions of heavy construction machinery can be massively reduced. The ETH spin-off focuses on sustainable innovation and proves in practice…
HSLU optimizes metal recycling with AI
Artificial intelligence and smart sensor technology are revolutionizing the Swiss metal cycle. Two recent studies by HSLU show how intelligent sorting increases the value of recycled metals, avoids downcycling and…
Disbursements of subsidies for energy-efficient refurbishments stagnate in 2024
The disbursement of subsidies for energy-efficient renovations stagnated in 2024 for the first time since 2016 and totalled CHF 528 million. The subsidies reduced the energy consumption of buildings by…
Fast charging of batteries reaches new milestone
Designwerk has achieved a charging capacity of over 1 megawatt for electric lorries in a demonstration test during fast charging. The test under real conditions clears a hurdle for the…
Feasibility study for regional wind farm launched
Axpo is examining the construction of a wind farm with seven wind turbines in Rüthi and Sennwald in the canton of St.Gallen. They would supply renewable electricity for the average…
New partnership promotes permanent carbon removal
Swiss and Neustark have entered into a multi-year partnership to reduce CO2 emissions. The technology developed by the ClimateTech start-up aims to permanently mineralise carbon from aviation by 2030.
Basel tests CO2-free operation of construction sites
The canton of Basel-Stadt is trialling the potential for CO2-free construction site operations. In a pilot project with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the planning office…