AEW Energie AG has acquired the Hägglingen Zinsmatten heating network. This secures the continued operation of the plant, which AEW also intends to further

KONE has been included in the 2025 A List of the world's most sustainable companies by the international non-profit organisation CDP. This is the 13th consecutive year that the lift manufacturer has received an A or A- rating. A total of over 22,100 companies were evaluated for this edition.

Both Basel cantons want to support the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. This is provided for in their first hydrogen strategy. The production, storage and use of green hydrogen are to be bundled in clusters and

Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have developed two tandem solar modules that break through the physical limits of conventional silicon technology. What is behind the record and where is the use of such high-performance modules really

The Zurich Cantonal Electricity Works (EKZ) generated a profit of CHF 186.3 million in the 2024/25 financial year. The 25 per cent increase is primarily attributable to its holdings in Axpo and Repower. Operating profit fell by 65 per cent to CHF 18.8

Eberhard Bau will use solar diesel from Synhelion starting in 2027. The companies have signed a long-term purchase agreement for the renewable fuel. Eberhard Bau wants to reduce the carbon footprint of its construction

Riet II, a second lake waterworks for the St.Gallen region, is being built in Goldach. From 2029, together with Frasnacht, it will form a robust dual system and provide over 150,000 people with drinking water, even in

The first part of RPG 2 and the amended Spatial Planning Ordinance have been in force since 1 January 2026. A second part will follow on 1 July 2026, which will already result in specific changes for municipalities in terms of land use planning and the use of renewable

Empa develops the batteries, sensors, building materials and quantum technologies of tomorrow. The clear goal is to develop materials that advance everyday life, climate protection and industry at the same time. For Director Tanja Zimmermann, it is clear that sustainability is not possible without

In Offenbach, the world's first catalytic hydrogen air heating system from HYTING is running in real operation, flameless, emission-free and as a supplement to the heat pump. It could become a building block in the heating revolution for trade and industry, but remains a technological niche for the

Reto Trittibach is the new owner and managing director of INES Energieplanung. The company is striving for continuity with the aim of providing environmentally friendly solutions for energy supply. André Joosten is his

Helvetia Baloise is installing charging stations for electric cars in its properties with Energie 360°. The energy and e-mobility company has already taken over, expanded or newly installed over 150 charging stations in 13 buildings. Six further properties are in the planning stage, with more to

The technology fund has provided a guarantee for the Zurich-based start-up Scandens. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich offers software solutions for energy-related property analyses. These show which renovations are worthwhile in terms of returns and the

Holcim has invested in the listed Norwegian company Capsol Technologies. The aim is to scale up its advanced CO2 capture technology and thus further advance Holcim's decarbonisation

The start-up Under Industries is receiving 150,000 Swiss francs in funding from Venture Kick. The company develops microtunnelling systems to reduce road closures, noise emissions and surface disruption in densely populated urban

The canton of Nidwalden is significantly expanding its support for energy measures. The 2026 energy promotion programme provides for three times as much funding as in the previous year. With federal funds, the budget rises to a record high of 6.3 million Swiss

AEW Energie has successfully completed the cabling project between the Aargau municipalities of Oberrohrdorf and Remetschwil. In total, AEW has expanded and cabled 11.2 kilometres of network infrastructure in recent

Maneth Stiefel will design and construct the electrical systems for a new high-bay warehouse at the Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and be completed in

Solarify.ch is launching new crowd-funded solar power systems with battery storage. This allows solar power to be stored and consumed at a later time. The provider is thus responding to the upcoming hourly feed-in

The security of electricity supply will decline in the coming years. This is according to the Swiss Electricity Supply Index, which has been published for the first time by the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (VSE). According to the index, supply will be particularly critical in

The canton of Zurich will be presenting the design plan for the Limmattal Energy Centre for a period of 60 days starting on 20 January. In future, this centre, located on the site of the current waste incineration plant, will also include wastewater treatment. Wastewater treatment at Antoniloch

aventron AG and Swiss Renewables AG are discussing a possible collaboration. The subsidiaries of Swiss municipal and regional utilities hold stakes in renewable energy generation plants in Europe. Their shareholder bases overlap in

The Swiss Federal Office of Energy is awarding the Watt d'Or energy prize for the last time to recognise outstanding achievements in the energy sector. The winners include Rigitrac Traktorenbau AG, gas supplier Gaznat, endigo Holding AG, the building cooperative mehr als wohnen, Lemon Consult and

TrueWindSpeed is starting to industrialise its Heatector. The sensor for the WBGT index (wet bulb globe temperature index) has been developed for construction sites, agriculture, industry and urban heat islands to accurately assess thermal stress. It is now being presented at Abu Dhabi

The "Limmattal Energy Center" is being built in Dietikon. The waste incineration and wastewater treatment plant is being extensively renovated for this purpose. The design plan will be open to the public from January 20, 2026. An important step for the energy and climate strategy in the canton of

The canton of Zurich wants to further reduce emissions in the building sector. To this end, the cantonal government is applying for a new framework credit of CHF 60 million until 2029. Together with federal funds, up to CHF 286 million is available for energy promotion

Roof areas larger than 300 square metres in the canton of Zurich are to be used entirely for the production of solar power in future. This is what the cantonal government is proposing. In addition, grid operators are to jointly promote long-term storage in

The Valais-based start-up Urbio has successfully launched its software for planning urban district heating networks on the European market. The reason for the expansion is the potential of district heating, which could cover up to 50 per cent of total heating requirements in the future. Currently,

esave ag offers two new solutions for flexible and energy-efficient lighting in buildings and public spaces. The DT8 TC and DT8 RGB LED drivers enable simple, centralised and precise control of light colour and intensity. They are now being presented at the World Future Energy

Pensimo Fondsleitung AG is planning a capital increase of CHF 150 to 200 million for the Swissinvest Real Estate Fund in 2026. This is intended to repay borrowed capital for the acquisition of two properties in