Empa presents three innovation awards
Empa has awarded three of its own outstanding applied research projects that have found their way into the private sector. A transparent corona mask, a nanoparticle wound adhesive and software…
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Canton of Solothurn sells last Alpiq shares
The canton of Solothurn has sold its remaining Alpiq shares to the regional energy supplier IBB. The first tranches were sold to competitors Primeo Energie and Regio Energie Solothurn in…
Window manufacturer 4B wins innovation award
The Swiss Institute for Quality Tests has awarded 4B AG its innovation prize. The window manufacturer from Hochdorf is honored for its numerous patents. He is currently researching, among other…
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EIP organizes a capital increase in favor of renewable energies
Funds advised by Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) are investing 530 million euros in BayWa re's global wind and solar park portfolio. The transaction results in a 49 percent stake for…
Trafigura invests in H2 Energy
One of the world's largest traders in fossil raw materials, Trafigura, has invested 62 million dollars in H2 Energy AG. A capital contribution of $ 20 million is intended to…
Zurich architects receive the European Solar Prize
This year's European Solar Prize in the solar architecture category was awarded to the Zurich architecture firm Felix Partner. The award was given for the conversion of an old Grisons…
Axpo goes to Greece
The energy group Axpo has opened a branch in Athens. The Greek Axpo is to offer local customers a range of services such as risk management and market access.
Association for sustainable building is founded
Six building associations have established the Association for Sustainable and Building Biological Building. He wants to promote skills that make the construction industry more climate-friendly. This also includes a new,…
NEST is planning a new STEP2 unit
At NEST, planning for a new unit is in full swing. Your name: STEP2. From 2022 onwards, it should accelerate marketable innovations in circular economy, manufacturing, building envelopes and energy…
New large storage system should help stabilize the network
In 2021, CKW and Axpo will install a battery storage system with an output of 6.25 megawatts. As the first such storage facility in Switzerland, it is intended to break…
The cantonal institute for economy and trade is renewed
The works to expand and renovate the buildings were carried out while the school was still open and will be completed by the end of the year.
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Emmi tests hydrogen trucks
Lucerne-based milk processor Emmi is testing two hydrogen-powered trucks in freight transport. The vehicles are refueled with renewable hydrogen at the filling station network of the company Hydrospider from Opfikon.…
Switzerland must accelerate the energy transition
Switzerland must greatly expand its domestic renewable energy production, otherwise it will miss its climate targets. This is shown by studies by the Federal Office of Energy. If it maintains…
Film about the Knonauer Amt energy region celebrates its premiere
The film about the Knonauer Amt energy region with the title “Full of energy into the future - a region relies on renewables” was presented on Thursday in the Affoltern…
The first free space solar system from EKZ is on the grid
The electricity works of the canton of Zurich (EKZ) have put their first large open-space solar system into operation. The photovoltaic power plant in southern Spain produces electricity for more…
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A prototype of an environmentally friendly building with a modular concept and high living comfort, easy to convert.
Surface right: its importance for public housing
This topic, which is still little known in Ticino, requires greater knowledge and sensitivity in relation to buildings of public use
Living history – the Palazzo Poncini is being renewed
An elegant building from the 19th century, surrounded by greenery and in a dominant position: these are the basic ingredients of the ambitious residential project that the Lugano architect Bruno…