Disentis/Mustér gets large-scale photovoltaic system
Axpo Solutions and Bergbahnen Disentis want to realise a large-scale photovoltaic plant in Disentis/Mustér GR. It is expected to produce around 14.6 gigawatt hours of solar power per year. The…
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Efficient cooling for data centres and more
Empa spin-off Ionic Wind Technologies is revolutionising the cooling of high-performance electronics with its patented airflow amplifier for ionic wind. The technology utilises electrostatic fields to set air in motion…
AI offers companies opportunities in climate protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers companies tools for climate protection. This is shown in a white paper from swisscleantech. It is based on the experience of companies operating in Switzerland, such…
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Digital solution makes building renovations easier for owners
The Zurich Homeowners' Association (HEV) is adding Scandens' digital renovation planning to its advisory services. Based on a digital twin, the Zurich-based start-up offers over 500 combinations for the energy-efficient…
Renewables hold a high share of electricity and heat
The expansion of renewables is progressing slowly. A study by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy shows that Bern, Geneva, Aarau and Zurich are leading the way. 65 energy suppliers…
Research into concrete as a carbon sink
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are planning to capture excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in building materials such as…
Meyer Burger divests measurement technology subsidiary Pasan
The solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger is selling its subsidiary Pasan as part of its ongoing restructuring programme. The parties have agreed not to disclose the buyer or the financial…
AI accelerates perovskite solar cells for the mass market
Perovskite solar cells could revolutionise photovoltaics. Their high efficiency and flexible application possibilities make them very promising. However, production hurdles are slowing market maturity. A new study by KIT shows…
Cooperation for sustainable energy supply in Arlesheim, Münchenstein and Reinach
Primeo Energie is teaming up with uptownBasel to utilise waste heat. The waste heat generated on the Innovation Campus site in Arlesheim is to be used to heat thousands of…
Innovative wind turbine enters test phase
VentoStream is about to start trial operation of its compact, efficient and quiet wind turbines. They combine modern aerodynamics with flow and turbine technology. The beta version of the prototype…
Expansion of the power supply in Graubünden
Graubünden-based Repower AG will be supplying additional municipalities with electricity from 2027. It wants to reduce the particularly high costs in the Moesa region before the energy supply contracts expire.…
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Heat-repellent coating for energy-efficient buildings
HeiQ presents its Xpectra heat-reflective coating at the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich. The coating for walls reflects heat and is therefore intended to increase energy efficiency in buildings.
AI solution optimises solar systems
SmartHelio's Autopilot analysis software, which was launched at the beginning of 2024, has optimised the performance of more than 200 solar systems over the course of the year. It is…
Mushroom batteries the energy source
The novel mushroom battery does not need a charging station, but nutrients to generate energy. Developed by Empa researchers, it is based on a microbial fuel cell that combines two…
A success story of balcony power plants in Germany
Balcony power plants are booming in Germany like never before. by 2024, the number of systems will have doubled to over 780,000. New laws, falling prices and strong demand are…
Climate-neutral industry – Vision 2026
The Association for the Decarbonisation of Industry has set itself the goal of reducing industrial emissions through innovative processes such as methane pyrolysis and even generating negative emissions in the…
New company strengthens local power supply in Buttisholz and the surrounding area
The new Dorfstrom AG has been offering services in the field of energy supply since the beginning of the year. It focusses on the promotion of virtual mergers for self-consumption…
Planning for new energy centre in Dietikon is progressing
Regiowerk Limeco invites you to an exhibition at the end of January. The results of the competition for the new energy centre in Dietikon will be on display. Six designs…