EnergyEastern SwitzerlandSustainability

New battery storage system for Gossau ensures grid stability

Stadtwerke Gossau now has a battery storage facility with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts. It was supplied, installed and commissioned by Axpo. The large storage system is designed to compensate…

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EnergyMobilitySustainability

Fire services rely on climate-friendly hydrogenated vegetable oil

Die Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich (GVZ) geht ein Pilotprojekt mit alternativem Kraftstoff an. Fünf Feuerwehren sollen ihre Fahrzeuge dabei mit hydriertem Pflanzenöl betanken. Der Biotreibstoff wird aus gebrauchten Speiseölen und -fetten…

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EnergySustainability

Energy generation and cooling: façades at the centre of research

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) has analysed the potential for greenery and solar panels on building facades. According to the corresponding study and statements by researcher Silvia…

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Network meeting on the topic of sponge city and circular construction

TecLab invites you to a networking event on October 28 to discuss the sponge city concept. Experts will talk about how the concept can be implemented in practice and what…

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ConstructionSustainabilityZurich

Research into resource-efficient construction driven forward at NEST

The STEP2 module in the research and innovation building NEST at Empa was inaugurated on August 29. It provides a platform to test innovative, resource-efficient construction technologies, including a 3D-printed…

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ConstructionSustainabilityZurich

Pilot project launched to monetize climate performance in the construction sector

Timber Finance introduces a new tool that allows builders and investors to monetize their climate performance through CO2 storage certificates. A pilot phase for the procedure is set to begin…

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EnergyEspace MittellandSustainability

Successful drilling of Haute-Sorne geothermal project completed

A borehole 4000 meters deep has been successfully completed as part of a deep geothermal energy pilot project in Haute-Sorne. The collected data aims to advance the use of geothermal…

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BusinessSustainabilityRegions

Sustainability standard introduced for Swiss real estate funds

Swiss Sustainable Finance has developed a standardized questionnaire on the sustainability of real estate funds. This aims to increase transparency in real estate transactions and provide investors with a uniform…

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EnergySustainability

Building program for energy-efficient renovations records record demand

The Swiss federal and cantonal building program recorded a record year in 2023, with 528 million francs allocated for energy-efficient renovations. The funded measures help reduce CO₂ emissions and energy…

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ConstructionpropTechSustainability

Study shows opportunities for façade greening and solar panels

A recent study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts shows how facade greening and solar panels on buildings can be effectively combined to meet the challenges of global…

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ConstructionNew constructionSustainability

Opening of the “STEP2” NEST unit

Empa has opened the latest extension to its NEST innovation building, the "STEP2" unit. The module brings together pioneering technologies and materials that pave the way for sustainable construction and…

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EnergyRefurbishmentSustainability

Decarbonising the real estate sector requires a new approach

The property sector is facing growing challenges in terms of profitability, sustainability and regulatory requirements. A key question is how property owners can increase the efficiency of their buildings, achieve…

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Northwestern SwitzerlandEnergySustainability

Kilchberg awards contract for lake water heat network

The municipality of Kilchberg has commissioned AEW Energie AG to develop the project for a lake water heat network in Kilchberg. As a first step, AEW will now calculate its…

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ConstructionEnergyPromotionSustainability

New white paper: ‘Energy storage systems for properties: Using renewable energy efficiently’

Integrating electricity and heat storage into a storage solution increases its reliability and cost efficiency. Storage systems can also make a key contribution towards decarbonisation of properties, as a new…

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EnergyRegionsSustainability

Population supports sustainable electricity production

Voters in the municipality of Spiringen have clearly approved the Sidenplangg alpine solar plant. The plant in the Schächental valley will generate 12.5 gigawatt hours of electricity per year on…

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CompanypropTechSustainability

Fresh capital for the decarbonisation of real estate

The software company Optiml has secured 4 million dollars in pre-seed financing. The company intends to use the fresh capital to expand its programmes for decarbonisation in the real estate…

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EnergySustainabilityZurich

Canton of Zurich wants to make solar systems mandatory on large roofs

The canton of Zurich wants to make solar installations on suitable large roofs mandatory in order to achieve the net-zero target. The obligation is to apply to new and existing…

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BusinessConstructionPromotionSustainability

Sustainable properties: fit for the future

Migros Bank supports corporate clients in realising the potential of their property portfolios. Targeted optimisation reduces costs and increases the market value of the property.

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