Transformation into an indoor climate specialist is proving effective
The Zehnder Group, which operates in the indoor climate sector, increased its turnover to €760.7 million in the 2025 financial year – an increase of 8 per cent over the…
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New white paper: ‘’Cooling buildings efficiently’
Rising temperatures have a negative impact on our well-being. To maintain comfortable indoor temperatures in the future, most buildings will require passive or active cooling.
New CKW headquarters strengthens Emmen
CKW is planning to relocate its business units from Reussbühl to Emmen and move its headquarters from Lucerne to the Reussinsel. The new "EnergiePark Emmen" will strengthen the regional power…
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New president elected for regional energy supplier
Rolf Schären will chair Limeco's Board of Directors from 1 May. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of EKZ and former Chief Financial Officer of Dietikon succeeds Stefano Kunz.…
Solar project combines own electricity and regional investment
The Schloss Turbenthal Foundation is building a solar power plant on the roofs of its village for deaf people. Interested parties can participate in the plant, which has over 150…
Research project focuses on seasonal energy storage
HEIG-VD and Planair are working on an underground seasonal heat storage facility that could be operational by 2030. With their BIG4HEAT project, the university and the engineering firm for energy…
Energy sales vary from region to region
Industrielle Betriebe Interlaken AG (IBI) sold slightly less electricity and significantly less gas in 2025. Water sales, however, increased. The company also reduced electricity prices by around 24 per cent…
Biogas plant to be converted to biomethane production
Die Axpo Biomasse AG hat ihr Blockheizkraftwerk in Aarberg durch eine Anlage zur Aufbereitung von Biogas ersetzt. Künftig wird dort aus regionalem Grüngut Biomethan produziert. Energie Wasser Bern übernimmt die…
Heating network in Aargau to undergo strategic development
AEW Energie AG has acquired the Hägglingen Zinsmatten heating network. This secures the continued operation of the plant, which AEW also intends to further develop.
Both Basel cantons want to support the ramp-up of hydrogen
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…
Tandem modules shift solar boundaries
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…
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Renewable energies drive long-term strategy
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…
Solar diesel to make construction machinery more climate-friendly
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…
Riet II makes the supply more crisis-proof
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…
Spatial planning for municipalities since 1 January 2026
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…
Without materials research, there would be no progress
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…
New role for H₂ heat
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…
Generational change strengthens commitment to energy transition
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…