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Expansion of the district heating network in Ober- and Unterentfelden

Eniwa starts construction of a heating network in Entfelden. Planning permission has been granted for the first stage. The first households are to be supplied with district heating from 2026.…

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Winterthur invests in six smart city projects for 2025

How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours?…

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More innovation, more craftsmanship, more opportunities Swissbau 2026

Swissbau 2026 brings a breath of fresh air to the construction and property industry. From 20 to 23 January 2026, Messe Basel will become the central meeting place for the…

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Challenges and opportunities in Europe’s battery industry

The European battery industry is facing unprecedented growth and considerable challenges at the same time. A current analysis sheds light on the developments and shows prospects for European manufacturers.

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Basel area funding to continue until 2030

The cantonal government of Basel-Landschaft is planning to extend the successful Basel-Landschaft energy package until 2030. With a new spending authorisation of CHF 51.25 million, the funding programme for energy-efficient…

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Saane water to heat Freiburg

Groupe E wants to utilise the water of the Saane to generate renewable heat for the greater Fribourg area. The PLACAD project provides for the expansion of an existing heating…

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New energy network to support the city of Wädenswil’s net-zero target

Energie 360° and the city of Wädenswil want to utilise the energy from Lake Zurich to generate renewable heat for Wädenswil. To this end, they are founding Energieverbund Wädenswil AG.…

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New plant for the mineralisation of CO2 in Alsace

Neustark has set up a commercial plant for the permanent storage of CO2 in demolition concrete at the Fehr company in Bischwiller. This enables the company, which specialises in ready-mixed…

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Sustainable heat supply planned in Bülach

Energie 360° and the town of Bülach want to establish an energy network from 2026. From autumn 2028, waste heat from the Furt cleaning plant will supply energy for heating…

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Scaling for industry with sodium-ion batteries

Natrium-Ionen-Batterien gelten als vielversprechende Alternative zu Lithium-Batterien. Sie sind kostengünstig, sicher und basieren auf weltweit verfügbaren Rohstoffen. Dennoch bestehen technische Herausforderungen, insbesondere in Bezug auf Lebensdauer und industrielle Skalierung.

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Housing situation of older people in Switzerland

Older people in Switzerland often live in central, spacious and affordable flats, but there is often a lack of accessibility and age-appropriate furnishings. The "Housing in old age" study carried…

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Historic spa centres in the canton of Vaud sustainably renovated

The canton of Vaud has successfully completed the renovation of five historic spa buildings, thereby setting an example for the preservation of cultural heritage while at the same time adapting…

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ETH Zurich and HSG strengthen Swiss industry

ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen (HSG) have launched the ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance to strengthen the competitiveness of Swiss industry and promote highly qualified young talent. The alliance combines…

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Basel invests in sustainable heating infrastructure

IWB and the canton of Basel-Stadt want to start building a new district heating pipeline in the Bachletten neighbourhood at the beginning of February. Therwilerstrasse and Paulusgasse are to be…

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Growth trajectory for solar-powered greenhouses

Voltiris has received CHF 4.8 million in seed capital. The investment will support the commercialisation of the company's proprietary solar technology for greenhouses throughout Europe. The start-up aims to promote…

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Detached house is heated with Bitcoin mining

RY3T has installed its first RY3T ONE as the primary heating source for a detached house. The system utilises the waste heat from Bitcoin mining as server heating. In the…

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Photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium to be enlarged

St.Galler Stadtwerke has expanded its photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium. From February 2025, more than 1 million kilowatt hours of solar power will be produced annually,…

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New data centre in Geneva feeds waste heat into the district heating network

Cloud provider INFOMANIAK has put a new data centre into operation in Geneva. It converts 100 per cent of waste heat into heating energy. The facility thus sets new standards…

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