Artificial intelligence (AI) offers companies tools for climate protection. This is shown in a white paper from swisscleantech. It is based on the experience of companies operating in Switzerland, such as Swisscom and Siemens. It also describes ways to increase the energy efficiency of data

HeiQ presents its Xpectra heat-reflective coating at the BAU 2025 trade fair in Munich. The coating for walls reflects heat and is therefore intended to increase energy efficiency in

Aeroskin Tech wants to start industrial production of its insulating materials made from aerogel. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is looking for investors. A pilot plant is planned as a first

Zug Estates has celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for the final new-build project on the Suurstoffi site in Rotkreuz. Two buildings and a central park should be completed by mid-2027. The Central Switzerland Health Education Centre will move into one of the new

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a photonic processor that performs AI calculations using light instead of electrons. The system enables ultra-fast data processing with minimal energy consumption and could revolutionise computer technology in the long

New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat

In the second funding round in 2024, the Swiss Climate Foundation is supporting six projects ranging from biogas reactors and fertiliser planners to the optimisation of CO2 reduction and recycling rates, natural foam and car recycling. The sponsored companies include Grensol from Thalwil ZH,

Lisa Pantenburg, a graduate of the MAS Real Estate programme at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), received the prestigious "Best of Research 2024" award from the Swiss Real Estate Institute. Her work highlights innovative approaches to decarbonising the Swiss building stock and offers

The SMG Swiss Marketplace Group launches its new sustainability manifesto. The document sets out four pillars that are intended to clarify the company's future sustainability strategy in all business

The Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has decided to continue the Energy for Buildings funding programme only until 2026 for the time being. Despite an increase in the budget to CHF 97.2 million, the duration of the programme will be limited to two years. The reason for this is uncertainty

The sustainable apartment buildings in Fischermätteli in Burgdorf BE, which will be realised by Strüby Unternehmungen in 2023, are the first project to be awarded the demanding Minergie site

Two graduates of the OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule have developed an innovative tool that provides precise energy forecasts for photovoltaic systems and increases the efficiency of the

The canton of Schaffhausen takes stock of the progress of the climate strategy it has introduced. The "climate figures" provide valuable insights into the measures that have been implemented, but also into the challenges that still need to be overcome in order to achieve the ambitious

With PinCH 4.0, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed software that makes industrial processes more energy-efficient and cost-saving. The integration of heat storage systems can significantly reduce energy consumption, as an analysis at food manufacturer HACO

The energy company Eaton and the agrivoltaics specialist Insolight have agreed on extensive cooperation. Eaton's energy management system is intended to optimise the power supply on

The Alpnach military airfield is getting a new car park for vehicles and a multifunctional extension. The Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport is investing CHF 18 million in the project. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 21

The federal and cantonal building program had a record year in 2023: 528 million francs were paid out for energy-efficient renovations. The subsidized measures help to reduce CO₂ and energy consumption and promote the

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 warming. The results offer valuable insights and practical recommendations for building owners and

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 provide marketable solutions for the construction

In view of the acute housing shortage in the city of Zurich, the idea of adding storeys to existing buildings across the board is gaining in importance. A recently submitted initiative calls for building regulations to be amended to make it easier to add storeys in urban areas - with wood as the

Hybrid construction methods, in which different materials such as wood, concrete and steel are combined, are becoming increasingly important in modern architecture and civil engineering. These innovative construction methods not only fulfil today's requirements for sustainability and energy

Hälg AG is testing the AI-based software technology R8 Digital Operator at its headquarters in St. Gallen to reduce energy consumption in buildings. The pilot project aims to determine the energy-saving potential of building control. The software uses AI algorithms to monitor and automatically

Green-Y Energy AG has successfully completed a financing round of 3 million Swiss francs, led by Swiss Capital Global Impact Fund AG. The company from Hasle near Burgdorf plans to use the funds to optimize and market its innovative compressed air energy storage technology. This technology stores

Immatica AG has received the building permit for a modern commercial building in Kaltenbach, equipped with advanced photovoltaic and storage technology to maximize energy efficiency and reduce CO2

In the canton of Vaud, investments are being made in innovative waste heat utilization technologies to increase energy efficiency and significantly reduce CO2

St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) has initiated a partnership with Norm Technologies from Zurich to analyze and improve the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of buildings. This collaboration aims to offer innovative energy solutions and supports SAK's goal of achieving net-zero

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it into the heating system. This will make NEST a pilot plant for the EU research project

In a recent study commissioned by the Federal Council, the Council for Spatial Planning (ROR) analysed the future prospects of peripheral regions in Switzerland. The results call for a broader view of peripheral areas - in both rural and urban contexts. The report offers innovative approaches to

The latest extension to the wastewater treatment plant in Appenzell I.Rh., a state-of-the-art solar folding roof, marks significant progress in the canton's energy and climate protection strategy. The inauguration of the solar folding roof attracted numerous visitors and emphasised the region's

Im Jahr 2023 erreichten die wettbewerblichen Ausschreibungen zur Förderung von Stromsparprojekten in der Schweiz einen neuen Höhepunkt. Eine historisch hohe Anzahl von Projektanträgen im Bereich der Industrie, Dienstleistungen und privaten Haushalte wurde eingereicht und genehmigt, unterstützt