Madrisa Solar above Klosters Dorf has been connected to the grid with around 15 per cent of its planned output. This makes it the first Alpine solar power plant to feed electricity into the grid as part of the national solar express programme. The entire plant is scheduled for completion in autumn

The government of Graubünden has approved the construction of the Alpin Parsenn large-scale photovoltaic plant in Davos. This means that the municipal utility alliance Swisspower can now begin construction of the 14-hectare plant at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the Parsenn ski

The Grisons University of Applied Sciences is opening the Grischa Energy Park at the Kuhrerhof in Chur on August 30. The park is intended to attract a wide audience as an experience and research space for applied energy and environmental

Chur is preparing for a new chapter in its urban development. The Chur West area, strategically located to the south of the railway station currently under construction, will become the city's second urban centre in the coming decades. The so-called sub-area E, designed as a future gateway, will

EKZ, Repower and the municipality of Klosters officially started construction work on the Madrisa Solar power plant on 4 June. Located at an altitude of around 2000 metres, it will have a production capacity of 12 megawatts. It is intended to help close the winter electricity

In the middle of the impressive Engadine landscape, the InnHub La Punt is a unique innovation centre that combines tradition and progress. The project, designed by star architect Norman Foster, offers a platform for companies, creative minds and educational institutions and is intended to act as a

Solnow AG received the Sustainability Award in the Innovation category at MUMA 2025 in Andeer. The young company from Zillis-Reischen offers a solar roof instead of tiles or other roof

Researcher Anja Mödl from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has investigated how snow-covered terrain reflects sunlight near Davos. Her findings should make photovoltaic systems more efficient. Optimally positioned systems can also use light from opposite

The Alpine region faces enormous challenges from natural hazards. Civil engineers at the Institute of Construction in the Alps are developing innovative solutions to protect settlements and infrastructure in the long term and to make living spaces safe and

Axpo Solutions and Bergbahnen Disentis want to realise a large-scale photovoltaic plant in Disentis/Mustér GR. It is expected to produce around 14.6 gigawatt hours of solar power per year. The project has now been approved by the Graubünden

Uffer wants to digitalise its modular timber construction system QUADRIN. The canton of Graubünden is supporting the corresponding SmartFlow System project with up to around CHF

Graubünden-based Repower AG will be supplying additional municipalities with electricity from 2027. It wants to reduce the particularly high costs in the Moesa region before the energy supply contracts expire. From 2026, electricity purchases should become noticeably

NewGreenTec has installed a hybrid wind-solar small power plant on the roof of the Plantahof in Landquart. The aim is to reduce the ecological footprint of the agricultural training centre and create a role model for sustainable energy

Madrisa Solar AG has given the go-ahead for the preliminary work on the solar installation at the Klosters-Madrisa mountain railway. The plant will generate 17 gigawatt hours of electricity at 2000 metres above sea level. Klosters, EKZ and Repower each hold a one-third stake in the

The AS Chur Süd consortium has commissioned STRABAG to replace the bridge edge beams of the Sommerau subway in Chur. The timber construction team from the Schlieren-based construction company developed a customised solution for the tight space

Joseph's House will reopen its doors on 26 December. Owner Davos Klosters Mountains has turned the former nunnery and sanatorium into a three-star superior hotel. CHF 20 million was invested in the

The Graubünden government has authorised the construction of Madrisa Solar AG's alpine photovoltaic plant. The plant will have a total output of 10.8 megawatt peak at an altitude of around 2000 metres. The voters of the municipality of Klosters gave the green light in October

Researchers at ZHAW have tested the accuracy of the PVSyst software for estimating the yield of alpine solar installations. The results show that the yields are generally

Construction of the new University of Applied Sciences Center in Chur is set to begin in spring 2025. The city of Chur has granted the building permit for the project just three months after the application was

The Rhaetian Railway has officially opened the new Albula Tunnel. The 5860-meter long tunnel replaces the old 1903 tunnel. Over 300 guests attended the

The liug.Innovation Center in Chur was officially opened, offering 11,200 square meters of space for work, research, and meetings. Planned and operated by ITW Ingenieurunternehmung AG, the center is expected to create up to 300 jobs and serves as a new landmark for

The architectural firm Domenig from Chur has received the support of the canton and the municipality of Val Müstair GR for the "La Sassa" construction project. The holiday village will be built in the Prà Chalchera area in Tschierv GR and is intended to attract tourists to the Val Müstair all

The Davos Medical Campus is an internationally renowned centre of excellence that combines three main elements: medical research, patient care and education. A new research building is planned for the extension. This project is part of a comprehensive development plan and the vision of an

An investment of CHF 250 million, a new railway station and an improved transport network. Davos Dorf is planning a ground-breaking redevelopment of its town centre for the next

To further expand its flourishing medical technology division, Hamilton Bonaduz AG is realising its expansion plans on a former sawmill site in Domat/Ems. A new production and logistics building, which bears the name "Hamilton 2.0", is taking

The Graubünden Cantonal Hospital (KSGR) has heralded an exciting phase of expansion and modernisation by unveiling its impressive new building. These architectural masterpieces not only represent a new chapter for healthcare in Graubünden, but also set a new standard for first-class medical care,

The new building in the idyllic village of Vals in Graubünden, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, represents a fascinating symbiosis of modern architecture and natural surroundings. In the midst of the impressive mountain landscape, he has created an architectural masterpiece that not only

Affordable housing is no longer a matter of course, even in mountain regions. Against this background, the question arises as to the conditions under which co-operative planning processes with private owners can make a

Unser Lebensraum verdichtet sich zunehmend, der Bau von Solar-Freiflächenanlagen ist in weiten Teilen Europas problematisch. Ein junges Unternehmen aus Zizers gibt eine Antwort darauf, wie nachhaltiger Solarstrom produziert werden kann, ohne Natur und Landschaft zusätzlich zu

Nah- und Fernwärmenetze fördern die lokale Wertschöpfung, schonen die Umwelt und gewährleisten eine sichere Versorgung. Ilanz setzt auf erneuerbare Energien, indem es mit ewz das Holzheizkraftwerk und den Wärmeverbund Ilanz initiierte. Die Anlage beliefert die Bevölkerung mit Ökostrom und