Swisspower launches platform for local electricity communities
Swisspower AG launches a platform for local electricity communities to simplify administrative processes. Automation significantly reduces the burden on energy providers.
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University of St.Gallen installs new photovoltaic system
The University of St. Gallen will install another photovoltaic system on the roofs of the Alumni House and the Hans-Ulrich Auditorium. This supports the HSG's goal of achieving net-zero carbon…
Swiss birth rate at historic low
Switzerland is experiencing a sharp decline in birth rates. This demographic change has far-reaching economic and social consequences. In this article, we shed light on the causes and possible consequences…
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Manor moves into the Jelmoli building
Swiss Prime Site has concluded a long-term lease agreement with the Manor department stores' group for the Jelmoli building. Manor's move into the Jelmoli building near Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is a…
Four eastern Swiss cantons strengthen cooperation for a networked future
The cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau have signed a joint declaration on closer strategic cooperation. The aim is to strengthen Eastern Switzerland by joining forces and…
Industrial site in Serrières becomes Neuchâtel Innovation Park
The state and the city of Neuchâtel, together with institutional partners, have acquired an industrial complex in Serrières to expand the Swiss Innovation Park in Neuchâtel. The new innovation centre…
Housing affordability in Switzerland
A current analysis shows the affordability of housing in Switzerland and the considerable differences depending on the measurement approach. The proportion of households with unaffordable housing varies between 6.7% and…
Aargau and Thurgau gain in importance for Zurich companies
Most companies that move away from the canton of Zurich settle in neighbouring cantons. Aargau and Thurgau are an increasingly popular destination for industrial, construction and logistics companies relocating from…
Ticino solar specialist IngEne becomes part of Swiss Solar Group
The Ticino-based solar solutions company IngEne has joined the Swiss Solar Group. This enables the provision of sustainable energy throughout Switzerland.
Emissions from heating oil and gas are falling
CO2 emissions from fuels, i.e. primarily from heating oil and gas, fell by 8.8 per cent in Switzerland in 2023 compared to the previous year. In contrast, emissions from petrol…
Winning project for high-rise building near Regensbergbrücke in Zurich
SBB has announced the winning project for a 40 metre high office building near the Regensberg Bridge in Zurich Oerlikon. The project by "Team Esch Sintzel" impressed with its innovative…
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Canton of Zurich proposes areas for the utilisation of wind power
The Zurich cantonal government considers 20 areas in the canton to be very suitable for large wind turbines and 15 others to be highly suitable. It has submitted the corresponding…
Energie Wasser Bern plans to expand the heating networks in Köniz
Energie Wasser Bern plans to expand the thermal network in Köniz and Bern to provide climate-friendly heat. The final implementation decision is expected next year.
Raiffeisen sees weaker price momentum for property
Raiffeisen reports a slowdown in price dynamics in the second quarter of 2024. Prices for single-family homes increased by 1.3 percent, while condominium prices rose by 0.5 percent. A quick…
Housing is becoming more expensive
In June, prices for single-family homes increased by 1.2 percent and for condominiums by 1.0 percent, according to the SMG Swiss Marketplace Group. Listing rents also saw a slight increase…
Generis AG continues business development
The Schaffhausen cantonal government has once again awarded the mandate to manage economic development and the regional and location development office to Generis AG. Following a two-stage tendering process, Generis…
Galliker puts superlative charging station from Designwerk into operation
Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power grid.
Optimal exam preparation for prospective property professionals
SVIT Young Zurich's QV-Campus has been helping apprentices in the property sector prepare for their final apprenticeship exam since 2017. Once again this year, the participants achieved above-average results and…