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High-temperature heat storage could make the industry more sustainable

A new concept for high-temperature heat storage, developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), promises more efficient and environmentally friendly energy use in high-temperature industrial applications. This…

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Mild winter reduces emissions in the building sector

Greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 were 41.6 million tons, 3.5 million tons lower than in 2021. Emissions decreased significantly, especially in the building sector. This is shown by surveys conducted…

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Solstis offers photovoltaics throughout Switzerland

Solstis, a company of BKW Building Solutions, now offers its services in the field of photovoltaics throughout Switzerland. With this expansion, BKW is focusing on environmentally friendly energy solutions.

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Efficient utilisation of building heat – EMPA’s HEATWISE project

The EU project HEATWISE, supported by a consortium of European companies and research institutions, aims to fully integrate the waste heat from IT infrastructures into the heating systems of buildings.…

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First Swiss Hydrogen Congress

The first Swiss Hydrogen Congress took place in Yverdon-les-Bains on 28 March. Participants from the worlds of science, business and politics came together to examine the topic from various angles.…

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Zurich Airport builds new cargo hall

Holcim acquires Tensolite. The leading Argentine manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete systems expands the Zug-based building materials producer's portfolio in Latin America. Tensolite's distribution network extends from…

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Schréder acquires 49 per cent of Photinus

Schréder, a global provider of outdoor lighting, is acquiring a 49 percent stake in Photinus. This investment in the Austrian solar lighting company aims to promote the global growth of…

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Infomaniak backs Meyer Burger

Infomaniak aims to cover half of its electricity consumption from its own renewable energy installations by 2030. For the expansion of photovoltaics, the Geneva-based web technology developer relies on Meyer…

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Energy

Lucerne and ewl install e-charging stations in two neighbourhoods

The city of Lucerne and energie wasser luzern (ewl) are realising charging stations for electric cars as part of a joint pilot project. Two suitably equipped car parks each will…

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WWZ begins construction of heat pipeline to Cham

WWZ has begun construction on the heating pipeline from Rotkreuz to Cham. The pipeline is scheduled to be completed in stages by the fall of 2026. It is part of…

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ConstructionEnergy

4B invests 35 million Swiss francs in Hochdorf

4B plans to build a new machining facility and four new halls at its headquarters in Hochdorf. Additionally, new and old buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems. The window…

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Partino and ecocoach agree partnership in the energy sector

Partino Mobile Energie AG and ecocoach AG have entered into a strategic partnership. Together, the two companies aim to offer their customers complex solutions in the field of sustainable energy…

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Energie 360° supplies district heating to Effretikon

The city of Illnau-Effretikon has signed a 50-year concession contract with Energie 360°. The Zurich energy supplier will provide district heating from its energy center in Volketswil to 3,000 households.…

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Disused smartphones to control buildings

Hanmin Cai from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is working on repurposing old smartphones for controlling building systems. This approach eliminates the need for CO2-intensive…

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ewz abandons solar project above Splügen

ewz is halting the plans for a solar installation in the Splügen-Tambo ski area. The Zurich city energy provider is responding to reservations from the region's tourism sector. It aimed…

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Energie Ausserschwyz expands district heating

Energie Ausserschwyz has presented an expansion plan for district heating. Specifically, the networks in the districts of March and Höfe are to be densified. The company has invested 15 million…

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Juice equips charging station with payment terminal from Wallee

Juice is equipping its Juice Charge me 3 charging station with Wallee's payment system. Users of electric cars can pay with credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay,…

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Urdorf municipal council approves framework for energy network

The Urdorf municipal council has approved the framework conditions for the Energie 360° energy network. The aim is to switch from fossil fuels to CO2-free energy sources. The first properties…

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