Where electricity will come from in 2050
Switzerland wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and at the same time phase out nuclear energy. To meet this dual challenge, a massive expansion of photovoltaics and wind power is…
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Europe’s electricity mix is changing
In the first half of 2025, solar power generation reached new highs across Europe, especially in Germany. At the same time, a windless spring led to a decline in wind…
Federal government selects five reserve power plants
The Federal Council will conclude contracts with service providers for the operation of five reserve power plants. With a total capacity of 583 megawatts, they will guarantee security of supply…
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Solar folding roof technology sets course for the German market
The Graubünden-based company dhp Technology has founded a subsidiary in Stuttgart. The cleantech company has already equipped three German sewage treatment plants with solar folding roofs.
Renewables hold a high share of electricity and heat
The expansion of renewables is progressing slowly. A study by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy shows that Bern, Geneva, Aarau and Zurich are leading the way. 65 energy suppliers…
Snow melting and economic efficiency in practice for PVT modules
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…
Resource efficiency through medium voltage in photovoltaics
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…
Paradigm shift in energy planning
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…
Energy crisis 2022 leaves its mark on the financial year
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…
A new home for families and creativity in Leutschenbach
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…
“Fischermätteli” first site with Minergie certificate
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…
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Abwärme von Fassaden wird zu Strom
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…
Canton of Bern favours solar energy along its roads
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…
Pioneering solar initiative in Glarus
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…
EPFL researchers make electricity from glass panes
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…
Kriens electricity suppliers realise heating network
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…
AMAG commissions second solar plant in Zuchwil
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…
tb.glarus connects the largest solar community in Glarus to the grid
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…