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Digital financial services grow with platform models

The fintech companies homie and arvy are strengthening Hypothekarbank Lenzburg's banking-as-a-service business. Homie uses Hypothekarbank's solutions for rental deposit accounts. Arvy uses them for digital asset management services.

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Virtual power plant from solar systems and electric cars

Helion Energy is building a virtual power plant from thousands of small private solar systems, home batteries and electric cars. The decentralised large-scale power plant of the AMAG subsidiary is…

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EnergySustainability

Lucerne wants to use transport infrastructure as solar power plants

The canton of Lucerne plans to increase the contribution of photovoltaics as an energy source. To this end, areas of road infrastructure are to be utilised as solar power plants.…

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PropTech start-up develops AI solution for property

Nestermind AG has secured further funding. The PropTech start-up specialises in artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for automation in the real estate industry. The funds will be used for the further…

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BusinessTrends

Development of asking rents varies

The development of asking rents varied from canton to canton in April. The monthly comparison ranges from an increase of 2.1 per cent in Glarus to a decrease of 1.7…

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EnergySustainabilityZurich

Airport tests water reservoir under glacial channel

Zurich Airport is starting the construction of a second test well in an ice age channel under the site. It is to be used as a heat and cold reservoir…

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EnergySustainability

EPFL researchers improve efficiency of solar cells with rubidium

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have found a way to reduce the energy loss of perovskite solar cells and increase their efficiency. The integration of…

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Bernese Oberland economy records successful 2024

In its annual report, the Volkswirtschaft Berner Oberland association takes stock of the past year. It sees its role as a platform for exchange, development and location promotion further strengthened.…

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Espace MittellandSustainability

Historical technology meets modern research

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are participating in the construction of a water wheel in Steffisburg. The aim of the water wheel is…

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CompanyRegions

Location promotion brings over 700 new jobs in the first year

Last year, the cantonal, regional and national location promoters supported 231 international companies in setting up in Switzerland. In the first year, 716 new jobs were created; in the next…

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Northwestern Switzerland

Economic development as a bridge between municipalities and companies

The Lower Bünztal region has been given its own specialist office to promote the regional economy and the location. Wirtschaftsförderung Bünztal is intended to make better use of potential and…

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Netherlands tests recycling train for sustainable road construction

The Dutch infrastructure authority Rijkswaterstaat is using the Asphalt Recycling Train (ART) to recycle asphalt on site. The machine, which is currently in the test phase, removes worn asphalt, heats…

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ConstructionZurich

New gastronomic experience at Zurich Airport

Flughafen Zürich AG wins the food collective AG as operator of the new TREATS food hall. Covering around 2000 square meters, the hall offers over 1000 seats. The opening is…

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New plant strengthens construction chemicals production in Central Asia

Sika has opened a new plant for mortar materials in East Kazakhstan. It is the fourth production site in the resource-rich country. The construction chemicals specialist from Baar will also…

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Expansion of the headquarters to start this year

At the beginning of April, CSS submits the building application for the expansion of its head office in Lucerne. Construction work is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of…

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Heat from a depth of 2000 meters planned

The Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics is planning an exploratory borehole for a geothermal site at the National Sports Center in Magglingen. The borehole is due to be drilled…

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New building combines warehouse, office space and solar system

Schenker Schweiz AG has started to expand its national transport terminal in Eiken. The total terminal area is to be increased by 9800 square metres to a total of 15,400…

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Fewer hurdles for solar systems

The solar systems initiative aims to accelerate the energy transition and simplify investments. Solar installations should now be able to be erected without a building permit, even in areas worthy…

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