Researchers at TU Berlin have achieved a breakthrough: They have developed a new class of silicon-based super Lewis acids that can break down even extremely stable compounds such as PFAS. This opens up prospects for green chemistry, recycling processes and the degradation of highly hazardous

Urban Sympheny AG has completed ESRI's three-year start-up programme. During this time, Sympheny has integrated ESRI's geodata technology into its services. These are designed to support the planning and management of energy systems using digital

The Langmatt Museum is producing solar power as part of its complete refurbishment. On the roof of a newly constructed glass pavilion, a photovoltaic system from Regionalwerke Baden will supply the museum and the complex with sustainable energy in

The city of Zurich and ewz are committed to expanding solar power production in Zurich. In future, local communities are to be created in which owners of larger solar installations sell surplus electricity directly to households in the

Energy-efficient renovations are crucial to achieving Switzerland's climate and energy targets. However, the current proposal on the imputed rental value threatens to slow down investment and weaken the construction industry. A new study shows how much untapped potential there is in the building

Nuclear waste is seen as a burden for future generations, but researchers are now discovering an opportunity. Radioactive waste could help to produce the urgently needed fuel tritium for nuclear fusion. This brings closer a technology that could supply enormous amounts of energy and give a decisive

The city of Lucerne wants to create around 30 public locations with charging infrastructure by 2035. To this end, it is making public land available to third-party providers in return for a concession fee and investing just under CHF 1 million. Other measures are also intended to promote the

In future, Energy Vault will handle project planning, construction, commissioning and service contracts via the new subsidiary Asset Vault. This is to receive an investment of USD 300 million from an infrastructure fund and place all orders with Energy

The Magadino Plain in the canton of Ticino is a transportation hub, supply hub and unique natural landscape all in one. Around a third of the plain is protected as a moorland landscape of national importance. In order to reconcile the protection of this sensitive environment with future rail, road

On August 1, 2025, numerous legal changes came into force in Switzerland, affecting work, safety, education, the environment and aviation. Here is an overview of the most important changes, from cyber security to bans on cell phones in schools and new rules in residential

STRABAG is realising the NalpSolar project in Graubünden for Axpo. An alpine solar plant with a technology centre is being built here next to the Lai da Nalps reservoir above Serdun. The first electricity is expected to flow as early as December

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a method to control the flow of electricity in ultra-thin metal films at room temperature using light. This discovery could revolutionize the development of new, highly efficient components in optoelectronics and quantum

Underfloor heating can do more than just heat. In combination with a suitable heat pump, it becomes a quiet, efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solution in summer. The article shows how active and passive systems work, where their limits lie and what is important when

Photovoltaic systems with an output of 1.8 gigawatts were installed in Switzerland in 2024. This was 10 per cent more than in the previous year. At the end of 2024, a total of 8.2 gigawatts were installed. The industry association Swissolar expects this to generate 14 per cent of electricity in

The Basel Component Exchange and Zirkular GmbH are working with the Institute for Building Technology and Energy at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) to develop a guide for cataloguing radiators. This should extend their service life and simplify their

The expansion of photovoltaics in Switzerland reached another record level in 2024. Over 10% of electricity demand was covered by solar energy, and the trend is rising. Switzerland is therefore well on course to achieve its energy targets. However, new regulatory uncertainties and declines in the

The Basel-based energy supplier IWB has acquired Senero AG. By acquiring the solar specialist, IWB intends to expand its position in the field of renewable

Flughafen Zürich AG is building an underground energy centre to reduce the company's own emissions. A seasonal energy storage facility in an ice-age glacier channel and a low-temperature network are also

The latest issue of Zürcher Umweltpraxis und Raumentwicklung clearly shows that the commitment to climate and environmental protection is bearing fruit. The Canton of Zurich takes its responsibility for the climate and environment seriously. With ambitious goals, concrete measures and a clear view

Switzerland wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and at the same time phase out nuclear energy. To meet this dual challenge, a massive expansion of photovoltaics and wind power is needed. A new report by the EDGE research consortium shows in several studies how this transition could succeed. What

SENS eRecycling and Swissolar from Zurich have completed the Swiss PV Circle project together with the Bern University of Applied Sciences. The aim was to promote the reuse of photovoltaic modules. The partners formulated political recommendations, market analyses and created practical

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is a new generation of long-term storage systems. Underground compressed air systems such as the AirBattery could secure the power supply efficiently, economically and in an environmentally friendly manner, even during dark doldrums. Thanks to technical

In the first half of 2025, solar power generation reached new highs across Europe, especially in Germany. At the same time, a windless spring led to a decline in wind power figures. Despite growing photovoltaic output, the share of renewable energies in German net electricity generation fell

Aventron AG and energieUri AG have started construction of the first alpine solar plant in Central Switzerland. The photovoltaic plant in Spiringen will produce around 12.5 gigawatt hours of solar power per year from 2029. This year, 10 per cent of the plant is to be put into

The Belgian energy group TotalEnergies is introducing dynamic electricity tariffs with the help of the billing platform from the Zurich start-up Exnaton. This enables consumers to purchase renewable electricity flexibly and cost-effectively. For Exnaton, this paves the way for Europe-wide

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has put the move-MEGA methanisation plant into operation. This is intended to improve the power-to-gas process by means of sorption-enhanced

Switzerland ranks at the bottom of Europe in terms of electricity production from wind and solar power. according to a study by the Swiss Energy Foundation, 11 per cent of domestic electricity production is generated in this way. This is 7.2 percentage points more than five years ago. Neighbouring

Megasol has developed special photovoltaic modules for the façade of the Bern 131 project in WankdorfCity. Together with the roof system, the shimmering blue modules will generate around 340,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. The building created by Atelier 5 is SNBS

In future, the Federal Council must ensure that tenants and condominium owners have access to charging stations for electric vehicles in their residential properties. The Council of States has approved a corresponding motion by the National Council, despite concerns regarding the guarantee of

The world's longest solar fence with a length of over one kilometer is being built along the Reinach - Münchenstein streetcar line. The lighthouse project combines renewable energy generation with urban infrastructure. A pioneering step towards sustainable urban