The Wesemlin neighbourhood in Lucerne is setting an example for a collective energy transition: Instead of individual solutions, the neighbourhood is focusing on a collective energy strategy. With the support of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), residents are working together

The innovative salt battery, originally developed for electric cars, is now a safe solution for supplying energy to critical infrastructures such as mobile phone antennas. Thanks to its longevity and safety, it is considered a pioneering solution - with the potential to one day supply entire

With the help of Groupe E Greenwatt, Nexans has put 4000 solar modules with an output of 1.7 megawatts into operation on ten roofs at its site in Cortaillod. With a system installed in 2015, the cable manufacturer now covers over 90 per cent of its own

The Sursee municipal council has adopted a counter-proposal to the municipal initiative in favour of an independent and ecological energy supply by a large majority. This will make a combination of greenery and solar panels standard on flat

Two graduates of the OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule have developed an innovative tool that provides precise energy forecasts for photovoltaic systems and increases the efficiency of the

The electricity utility of the city of Zurich (ewz), Energie 360° and the Zurich water utility (WWZ) are increasingly relying on smart meters. This makes consumption more transparent and troubleshooting

With its new energy and climate strategy, the cantonal government of Zug is focussing on innovation and cooperation. The aim is to reduce energy requirements, promote renewable energies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this, all stakeholders, from the economy to

The Valais start-up Evaarist is launching the autarcie.ch network platform for more self-sufficiency in your own solar power production. Battery packs are designed to improve the self-consumption of electricity from rooftop solar

Energy supplier IBW launches a new offer to promote solar energy. In the clever4all project, IBW installs the photovoltaic system. Customers pay a monthly fee for a certain period and then become the owner.

Forces Motrices de Martigny-Bourg (FMMB) has commissioned the first Swiss low-pressure turbine. It can generate 850,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in the existing run-of-river power plant in addition to the three existing production

The city of Schaffhausen is using predictive heating measurement systems to manage its buildings more efficiently. The technology, which is based on machine learning and building physics, promises considerable energy savings and improved comfort. A pilot project in the Bach school building

The canton of Schaffhausen takes stock of the progress of the climate strategy it has introduced. The "climate figures" provide valuable insights into the measures that have been implemented, but also into the challenges that still need to be overcome in order to achieve the ambitious

Sun-Ways gets the green light for the first pilot project to install solar modules on tracks. The start-up, founded in 2023, will test the modules on a 100-metre-long track near Buttes station from spring

Energie 360° opens up the market for CO2 removal and offers certificates for negative emissions to interested companies and private individuals. With the help of Bioenergie Frauenfeld's pyrolysis plant, CO2 is extracted from waste wood and stored

The LadenPunkt project funding supports innovative solutions in the field of e-charging infrastructure for cars. This year, the focus is on charging at the place of residence and work, with a particular focus on real estate companies. Take advantage of this opportunity and secure attractive

In future, the Energy City Association wants to support its 644 member municipalities above all in achieving net zero. Certification will be reorganised accordingly. In future, Gold cities will have to prove that their strategies and measures are compatible with achieving the

Lustenberger & Dürst SA is committed to sustainability and has commissioned two solar installations at its sites in Hünenberg. With a total output of 557 kilowatts peak, the company now covers 60 percent of its electricity requirements

With PinCH 4.0, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed software that makes industrial processes more energy-efficient and cost-saving. The integration of heat storage systems can significantly reduce energy consumption, as an analysis at food manufacturer HACO

Fashion Fish in Schönenwerd is expanding its photovoltaic system to cover the majority of its energy requirements with solar power. This is a further step towards sustainable energy use and CO2

A new CO2 removal product, launched by Energie 360°, which helps companies and individuals to offset their unavoidable emissions and permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is done entirely in Switzerland and contributes to the achievement of national climate

The energy company Eaton and the agrivoltaics specialist Insolight have agreed on extensive cooperation. Eaton's energy management system is intended to optimise the power supply on

The city of Zurich has approved the expansion of renewable energies with a framework credit of CHF 300 million. Investments are planned in hydropower, alpine photovoltaics and wind power, including abroad. This is intended to ensure the competitiveness of the energy supplier

IFAT India is the leading exhibition in India specialising in water and wastewater management, waste management and recycling. It takes place annually in Mumbai and is part of the IFAT Worldwide Cluster, which is based on the renowned "IFAT" trade fair for environmental technologies in Munich.

Groupe E and the Fribourg Cantonal Institute for Active Land Policy (KAAB) have signed a 40-year energy contract for the La Maillarde neighbourhood in Romont. It includes the supply of heat, a microgrid infrastructure and the installation of solar

The ETH spin-off Synhelion has opened the first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels. With the help of an innovative high-temperature heat storage system, solar energy is used to produce climate-neutral fuels around the clock. This ground-breaking development could change the energy

Wincasa's new, fully electric company fleet can also be used privately by employees and is available at 18 locations throughout

The Eulachhallen in Winterthur have been awarded Level II - engaged classification by Swisstainable. This is a distinction awarded by the Swiss Tourism sustainability programme to businesses that have recognised proof of their sustainable

Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) has acquired enersis Suisse AG and enersis Europe GmbH in order to strengthen its expertise in the area of digitalized distribution grids and smart grids. Enersis will continue to operate as an independent

After a seven-year break, ineltec, Switzerland's leading electrical trade fair, returned with a new location and a modern concept. With over 162 exhibitors and more than 6,800 trade visitors, the trade fair proved to be a forward-looking meeting place for innovations in the fields of smart

Digitalisation and change in the energy sector are bringing exciting new developments. Three start-ups - cirQit, Yuon Control and SolarStream - are driving progress in their fields. With their innovative solutions for optimising electrical circuit diagrams, heating controls and solar projects, they