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 Domingo, the two can be combined well. The reservations of building owners are also taken

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 white paper

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 buildings. At the same time, there are plans to promote technologies for seasonal energy

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have investigated the areas in which hydrogen can be produced effectively and cost-effectively. Hydrogen is seen as an important future energy supplier for the aviation, agriculture and steel

With a photovoltaic system at its St.Gallen site, the ESA cooperative has commissioned its third system for its own power supply. Previously, systems were installed in Burgdorf and Giubiasco

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 and diesel remained at the previous year's level. This is according to the latest CO2

Empa-Forscher Matthias Sulzer und Berkeley-Lab-Forscher Michael Wetter fordern einen radikalen Wandel in der Planung von Gebäude- und Energiesystemen. Sie schlagen einen stärker automatisierten und modellbasierten Planungsprozess vor, der der Komplexität und Flexibilität zukünftiger

The Lausanne-based company Insolight, specializing in agri-photovoltaic solutions, has launched an innovative agri-photovoltaic plant in France. The facility on a farm in Sames combines strawberry production with semi-transparent photovoltaic panels and generates clean energy for about 50

The planning for the Grotwind wind farm in the municipality of Pfäfers is entering the next phase. A measurement mast equipped with wind meters and weather sensors is currently being erected to collect wind and weather data over twelve months. This data will help determine the optimal wind

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a thermal trap that absorbs sunlight and achieves temperatures over one thousand degrees Celsius. This technology could revolutionize the production of cement, metals, and chemicals in energy-intensive processes. The system uses a quartz rod that efficiently

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a thermal trap that absorbs sunlight and achieves temperatures over one thousand degrees Celsius. This technology could revolutionize the production of cement, metals, and chemicals in energy-intensive industrial processes. The system uses a quartz rod that

The "Fischermätteli" property project in Burgdorf BE, which was completed in 2023, is once again attracting positive attention. For the first time, a project has been awarded the prestigious Minergie site

The newly founded business association H2-HUB Switzerland plans to transform the Basel region into a leading hydrogen hub, producing green hydrogen from renewable energy sources and distributing it nationwide to promote Switzerland's climate

Solstis, a company of BKW Building Solutions, now offers its services in the field of photovoltaics throughout Switzerland. With this expansion, BKW is focusing on environmentally friendly energy

Infomaniak aims to cover half of its electricity consumption from its own renewable energy installations by 2030. For the expansion of photovoltaics, the Geneva-based web technology developer relies on Meyer Burger. This ensures that the carbon footprint of the solar installations is kept as small

Turboladerspezialist Accelleron hat seine neue Photovoltaikanlage auf den Dächern der Firmengebäude eingeweiht. Sie ist die grösste in Baden und verteilt sich mit 2533 Modulen und einer Kapazität von 1 Megawatt auf vier

Laut einer Doktorarbeit an der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Lausanne sind 5 Millionen Dächer in der Schweiz für die Stromerzeugung geeignet. Zwei Drittel der Städte und Gemeinden könnten so energieautark

Der Kanton Luzern will mit der Änderung des Kantonalen Energiegesetzes das Potenzial von Solaranlagen auf Gebäuden besser ausschöpfen. Der Gesetzentwurf sieht bei Neubauten eine angemess­ene Ausnutzung der Dachfläche vor. Dasselbe gilt bei Dachsanierungen von bestehenden

87 percent of the Swiss want to further expand renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydropower. To achieve this, the majority (52 percent) are also prepared to dig deeper into their pockets. These are the results of the Energy Trend Monitor 2023, which was commissioned by STIEBEL ELTRON and