Fabian Maag and Marc Willi win the regional Siemens Excellence Award 2024 for their innovative bachelor thesis on maximising winter electricity through snow-free PVT modules. Their findings show considerable potential for increasing the electricity yield by melting

Fraunhofer ISE is revolutionising photovoltaics through the use of medium voltage in large-scale PV power plants. This innovative technology saves raw materials, reduces installation costs and increases system performance. Pilot projects and a market launch are already being

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

Region Energie Solothurn posted a loss of CHF 760,374 in 2023. The regional supplier blames the high purchase prices for energy, which it has not fully passed on. Gas sales have fallen, while electricity sales have risen due to an expanded

Researchers at EPFL have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify new materials for use in solar cells. They found 14 promising

The Leutschenbach housing estate, which was built on the former Heineken site in Zurich, marks a significant step in urban development. With 369 flats, public facilities and creative workplaces, it sets new standards for contemporary, family-friendly living in a lively

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

Die Nutzung von Abwärme unter 100 Grad Celsius galt bisher als ineffizient. Doch dank Nanotechnik und Verwendung von Salzlösungen könnte sich dies bald ändern. Ein Forschungsteam der TU Darmstadt beschreibt die vielversprechenden Möglichkeiten, Abwärme von Fassadenverkleidungen in

Im Herbst 2023 stellte der Kanton Bern seine Initiative vor, Photovoltaikanlagen auf der Infrastruktur entlang kantonaler Strassen zu installieren. Ziel war es die Nutzung sauberer Energie zu maximieren und 90 Standorte für Solarprojekte zu erfassen sowie in fünf regionale Gruppen zu

The canton of Glarus is sending out a strong signal in favour of the use of renewable energies with the approval of the largest photovoltaic plant in the region to date. This remarkable initiative marks a significant step forward in the canton's commitment to environmental sustainability and

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have discovered a possible form of energy generation using specially engraved glass windows. Photoconductive circuits are printed directly onto a glass surface using a femtosecond

The Kriens City Council has awarded the contract for the construction and planning of a heating network to the consortium formed by electricity suppliers ewl and CKW. The city will now draw up the concession agreement with the consortium. It will be submitted to the city parliament at the end of

AMAG Solothurn hat in Zuchwill eine Solaranlage mit einer Leistung von 153 Kilowatt Peak in Betrieb genommen. Die Anlage ist bereits die zweite am Solothurner Standort. Bis 2025 will die AMAG Gruppe schweizweit rund 75'000 Quadratmeter Dachfläche mit Solarpanelen

On 23 November, Technische Betriebe Glarus (tb.glarus) commissioned the solar plant of its sixth solar community, the largest in the canton. The Stampfrüti plant in Glarus is expected to generate 128,000 kilowatt hours per year. Most of the shares have already been

ABB will die Energiewende durch die Entwicklung von Lösungen für die Stromverteilung unterstützen. Die Europäische Investitionsbank unterstützt die Innovations- und Forschungstätigkeit der Zürcher Technologiefirma mit einem Darlehen über 500 Millionen

The start house at the cross-border World Cup downhill races in Zermatt/Cervinia is inflatable and energy self-sufficient. It manages without additional cables. The electricity comes from 40 solar cells. The system was built jointly by companies in the BKW network.

Am 26. Oktober 2023 hat die Bergeller Bevölkerung in einer konsultativen Gemeindeabstimmung die vorzeitige Rekonzessionierung an ewz bestätigt. Dieser positive Entscheid zeigt das Vertrauen der Bevölkerung in das

Die Trunz Holding AG hat auf dem Dach ihres Technologie Centers in Steinach eine Solaranlage in Betrieb genommen. Sie soll auf einer Fläche von 8000 Quadratmetern pro Jahr 1,1 Millionen Kilowattstunden Strom erzeugen, davon 750‘000 Kilowattstunden für den

Aventron, BG Ingenieure und Berater, Cargo sous terrain and dhp technology have formed a consortium. Together they are equipping motorway service areas in western Switzerland with solar folding roofs from dhp

The construction company Implenia is taking a 41 percent stake in the wind power producer WindWorks Jelsa. The aim of the investment is to build a production facility for floating wind turbines in Jelsa on the west coast of

AMAG has installed the second photovoltaic system in Cham on the roof of the public AMAG car park. As with the AMAG Zug site, which will open in June 2023, the electricity is to be produced for the company's own use or fed into the public

The municipality and civic community of Scuol and the two electricity suppliers EE Energia Engiadina and Engadiner Kraftwerke are jointly planning an alpine photovoltaic plant in the Scuol Motta Naluns ski area. The plant is to be used in particular for the production of renewable winter

In a study, Energie 360° shows a way to overcome the winter electricity gap through geo-methanisation. Surplus electricity in summer is stored by methane. This is produced by microbes from hydrogen and

Lista AG puts a photovoltaic system into operation at its headquarters in Erlen. The supplier of operating and storage equipment uses it to cover part of its own needs, but also feeds electricity into the

AMAG has connected a photovoltaic system to the power grid at its site in Zuchwil. A further one is to be commissioned there at the end of the year. By 2025, Switzerland's largest car dealer wants to produce more than 20 per cent of the electricity it needs

AMAG has installed a further photovoltaic system on a roof at its Cham site. The electricity produced is used for the company's own needs. A second one is expected to be installed there this year, and another is in the planning

The Bernese energy supplier BKW has brought Kamstrup and Ensor/Semax on board to digitise the metering system. More than 400,000 meters are to be replaced by 2028. The aim is to optimise the overview of energy

Energie 360° has set up seven charging stations in the Zänti shopping centre in Regensdorf. E-cars can be fully charged here in 30 to 60 minutes. The electricity comes from ecological

The Palanggenbach hydropower plant has now been officially opened after tests and optimisation work. It is expected to supply around 11.5 gigawatt hours of electricity per year. The power plant is a partner project of aventron, EWA-energieUri, Korporation Uri and the municipality of

A solar plant with around 440 megawatts peak is to be built on the southern slope of the Saflisch valley in the Valais. The project is being carried out by the municipality of Grengiols in cooperation with a number of energy companies. The first electricity is expected to flow as early as the end