Solarify.ch is launching new crowd-funded solar power systems with battery storage. This allows solar power to be stored and consumed at a later time. The provider is thus responding to the upcoming hourly feed-in

Inductive charging makes electric cars automatic partners in the energy transition. Empa researchers, together with industry partners, have tested the wireless technology under real conditions for the first time with convincing results. The first converted vehicles are already registered on Swiss

The Lake Thun wastewater treatment plant (ARA) and dhp Technology have put the HORIZON solar folding roof into operation. With an output of 3.6 megawatts peak, the system is the world's largest solar folding

Over 50 Swiss projects are already converting renewable energy into hydrogen, synthetic fuels or methane. A new tracker from SPIN and CGES creates transparency in this growing sector of the

A showcase project for the future of electricity supply is being developed in Ticino. A general study by the canton, Swissgrid, AET and SBB shows how security of supply, landscape protection and urban development can be combined. The innovative approach makes it possible to dismantle 140 kilometres

The federal parliament has passed the so-called acceleration decree with a large majority. This is intended to facilitate the construction of large hydro, wind and solar power

EBP Schweiz AG from Zurich is investing in Nullpunkt AG via EBP Ventures. The young company from Oberengstringen has developed a heat pump with ice storage that scores points for its compact design, efficiency and attractive

Switzerland urgently needs housing and progress in the energy transition. To ensure that approval procedures are no longer slowed down by restrictive regulations for the protection of the townscape, new federal measures are providing more planning freedom and relief for the cantons and

Stable system operation is essential for the success of the energy transition. In the future, renewable power sources and storage systems will have to take on grid-forming properties. Fraunhofer ISE's new test procedure provides clarity in the market and accelerates the development of

Axpo is examining the construction of a wind farm with seven wind turbines in Rüthi and Sennwald in the canton of St.Gallen. They would supply renewable electricity for the average annual consumption of 11,500 households, even in

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

Photovoltaic systems with an output of 1.8 gigawatts were installed in Switzerland in 2024. This was 10 per cent more than in the previous year. At the end of 2024, a total of 8.2 gigawatts were installed. The industry association Swissolar expects this to generate 14 per cent of electricity in

The Belgian energy group TotalEnergies is introducing dynamic electricity tariffs with the help of the billing platform from the Zurich start-up Exnaton. This enables consumers to purchase renewable electricity flexibly and cost-effectively. For Exnaton, this paves the way for Europe-wide

With the Strategic Grid 2040, Swissgrid is setting the course for a secure, efficient and climate-friendly electricity supply in Switzerland. Central projects are intended to make the transmission grid fit for the energy

The energy transition places high demands on the Swiss electricity grid. The expansion of renewable energies such as photovoltaics and wind power not only requires more grid capacity, but also intelligent control systems. Researchers at ETH Zurich are developing innovative solutions to make the

Hydrogen production by electrolysis is considered a key technology for the energy transition. However, its efficiency has so far been inadequate. Researchers at Northwestern University have now identified a previously overlooked energy loss and found concrete approaches to

If large power plants disappear, there is a risk of chaos in the grid. This is because they lack a clock generator. Researchers at ETH Zurich are now presenting a solution with which inverters from wind and solar power plants will stabilise the grid in future. A breakthrough for security of supply

At the OVE DC Day 2025, experts from research, industry and applications demonstrated the enormous potential of direct current technology. The focus was on practical solutions, technical standards and the role of DC microgrids in the decentralised energy supply of

The Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network (SPIN) is now working together with the Coalition for Green Energy & Storage (CGES) of ETH, EPFL, PSI and Empa. The aim is to create an interactive search tool that facilitates access to information on Power-to-X

Cowa Thermal Solutions has won the Clean Energy & Storage category at the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. The jury praised the fact that Cowa's compact thermal storage systems with thermodynamic materials are five times smaller than water-based

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) are planning to capture excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in building materials such as concrete. The team wants to reduce the excess CO2 in this

The new Dorfstrom AG has been offering services in the field of energy supply since the beginning of the year. It focusses on the promotion of virtual mergers for self-consumption and the development of local electricity

Sette aziende della Svizzera orientale uniscono le forze e fondano Wärme Netz Ostschweiz AG (WNO). Questa società realizzerà il finanziamento, lo sviluppo del progetto, la pianificazione, la vendita, la costruzione e la gestione di soluzioni di riscaldamento

Wood is the raw material of the future - sustainable, renewable and climate-friendly. But how much wood is actually available in Switzerland and how can it be optimally utilised? Researchers at Empa and WSL have comprehensively analysed the material flows of wood and show ways in which this

The demand for important mineral commodities such as copper, lithium and rare earths is increasing, while geopolitical tensions and market monopolies are making supply more difficult. The Federal Council has presented a report outlining options for action to ensure Switzerland's security of supply

Thurplus has put a photovoltaic system into operation on the roof of Signer Elektromotoren. The system has an output of 62 kilowatt peak and is expected to generate 62,000 kilowatt hours per year. The energy supplier financed the system and will operate

A joint study by the University of Freiburg and Fraunhofer ISE shows: The visual integration of photovoltaics (PV) on buildings plays a key role in their acceptance. Particularly in the case of historical buildings, colour-matched modules lead to a significant improvement in

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and industrial partner Matica have commissioned a pilot plant for a sorption storage heat pump in Frauenfeld. Here, solar energy is stored thermochemically without loss in summer and utilised for heating in

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

Primeo Energie founds Primeo Battery AG to develop and operate large-scale batteries for renewable energies throughout Switzerland. The batteries are intended to compensate for weather-related fluctuations and promote the energy