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Sette aziende creano un’agenzia comune per la fornitura di calore sostenibile nella Svizzera orientale

Sette aziende della Svizzera orientale uniscono le forze e fondano Wärme Netz Ostschweiz AG (WNO). Questa società realizzerà il finanziamento, lo sviluppo del progetto, la pianificazione, la vendita, la costruzione…

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New technologies for geothermal utilisation developed in Switzerland

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working on systems for utilising energy from underground. In addition to minimising earthquakes caused by artificial cracks, closed…

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Council of States wants to facilitate the construction of small wind turbines

Der Ständerat will den Bau von Windturbinen mit einer Höhe von bis zu 30 Metern erleichtern. Diese sollen auch ausserhalb von Bauzonen gebaut werden können. Damit folgt er einer Standesinitiative…

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New partnership promotes hydrogen from wood waste

Romande Energie becomes a minority shareholder in H2 Bois. The joint venture between Groupe Corbat and Planair aims to produce hydrogen from wood waste from 2026. Thanks to the simultaneous…

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Securing the supply of raw materials for the energy transition

The demand for important mineral commodities such as copper, lithium and rare earths is increasing, while geopolitical tensions and market monopolies are making supply more difficult. The Federal Council has…

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Innovative control system for district heating networks

With the "AD Net Heat" software, Fraunhofer researchers are developing a solution that makes district heating networks more efficient and climate-friendly. With the help of a digital twin, heat flows…

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Zug sets new standards with Circulago

With the new Unterfeld energy centre, the canton of Zug is taking a significant step towards a sustainable heating and cooling supply. The utilisation of lake water and innovative sector…

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Researchers analyse wood use in Switzerland

There is still considerable potential for sustainable wood utilisation in Switzerland. This is the conclusion of a joint analysis by researchers from various institutions.

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District heating project in Bern utilises the River Aare as an energy source

Energie Wasser Bern (ewb) is examining the establishment of a heating network in the north-east of Bern. Ewb also wants to utilise the heat from the River Aare as an…

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Hybrid small power plant promotes green energy in Graubünden

NewGreenTec has installed a hybrid wind-solar small power plant on the roof of the Plantahof in Landquart. The aim is to reduce the ecological footprint of the agricultural training centre…

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Melting glaciers make room for water reservoirs

A new report by the Federal Council shows that the retreat of glaciers in the Alps increases the potential for electricity production and seasonal energy storage from hydropower. Despite the…

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Solar power project launched in Frauenfeld

Thurplus has put a photovoltaic system into operation on the roof of Signer Elektromotoren. The system has an output of 62 kilowatt peak and is expected to generate 62,000 kilowatt…

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New solar plant approved on former landfill site

The Basel-based energy supplier IWB has received authorisation to build a solar plant on the former landfill site in Liesberg. From spring 2026, solar power for around 1000 households will…

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Biohydrogen from wood waste

A new path to green energy is emerging in the Black Forest. Wood waste is turned into biohydrogen. Researchers are developing a biotechnological process that promotes the wood-based circular economy.…

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Solar energy as the driving force behind the power supply

According to the first Solar Monitor Switzerland, solar energy could cover around 80% of the country's electricity expansion by 2035 and supply over 28 terawatt hours annually. Turnover in the…

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Switzerland on course for net zero

UBS presents its "Downhill Climb" study at the Building Bridges Conference 2024. The analysis shows that Switzerland has a strong starting position for the transition to net zero, but challenges…

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Thermochemical storage optimises solar energy use

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and industrial partner Matica have commissioned a pilot plant for a sorption storage heat pump in Frauenfeld. Here, solar energy is stored thermochemically…

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New generation of gateway for efficient energy management

Solar Manager launches a new gateway for solar power. Solar Manager Connect 2 is a top-hat rail component that is compatible with 500 devices from different manufacturers.

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