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40 years on the grid – Europe's first photovoltaic system in Switzerland

Switzerland is not exactly the sunniest place in Europe. But Ticino does. It is therefore not surprising that the first photovoltaic system in Europe was connected to the public power…

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Electricity tariffs 2023 also CKW must increase

The geopolitical situation has pushed up international energy prices. These price increases lead to higher electricity procurement costs at CKW. In addition, there are significantly higher costs for the national…

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EWA-energieUri creates a new solar community

EWA-energieUri is planning a photovoltaic system on the roof of the Uri Foundation for Disabled Persons. The energy provider from Uri markets the electricity as part of a solar community.…

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ADEV takes a stake in Fleco Power

The Basel-based ADEV energy cooperative has acquired a 17 percent stake in Fleco Power. The Winterthur company specializes in the marketing of renewable energy and thus supports small, decentralized electricity…

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An important day for the energy transition in the canton of Lucerne

This Friday afternoon, CKW officially started construction of the Waldemme hydroelectric power station in Flühli. Government Councilor Fabian Peter was pleased about the future domestic electricity from Entlebuch and CKW…

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TBW realize the first solar system in roof rental

Technische Betriebs Wil (TBW) has installed a solar system with a peak output of 178 kilowatts on the roof of the riding hall in Wil. The electricity produced there is…

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Four Aargau energy suppliers are working together

The utility companies from Aarburg, Rothrist/Vordemwald and Zofingen want to join forces. They expect synergies of CHF 2 million. Two regional suppliers for electricity and water are to take the…

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Canton of Jura gives electricity from geothermal energy a new chance

The Jura government wants to restart the Haute-Sorne geothermal project. It provides for additional security requirements and increased communication. The planned power plant is to generate electricity for 6000 households.

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Revolutionary energy storage

With the power-to-gas concept (P2G), EKZ is setting an important milestone for Switzerland's power supply in winter.

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Less cheap electricity consumption!

One of the most powerful photovoltaic systems in Switzerland has been in the Riverside since autumn 2015. Another goal is to supply tenants with “clean” electricity at the price of…

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Solothurn receives a new waste incineration plant

The new Kebag Enova will be built in Emmenspitz in Zuchwil by 2025 and will not only be more modern, but also more energy-efficient.

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Army real estate only uses renewables

The Defense Ministry's real estate used by the army only uses electricity from renewable energies. Armasuisse explains this in the current sustainability report. According to him, the building's CO2 emissions…

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Federal Council wants more renewable electricity in winter

The Federal Council wants to secure the power supply in the future too. To this end, he wants to increase the expansion of renewable energies, especially for the supply in…

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Switzerland needs 87 million tons of material a year

Empa researchers have recorded the entire material and energy flows in Switzerland. According to this, 87 million tons of material are required for the Swiss economy every year. Consumer behavior…

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Schächen power plant supplies 3,600 households

At the Annual General Meeting of KW Schächen AG, Chairman of the Board of Directors Werner Jauch drew a positive conclusion. In its first, not quite full year of operation,…

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Schweizer Technologie looks after German tenant electricity systems

SmartRED has developed a digital billing tool for tenant electricity systems. The joint venture between Zug-based smart-me AG and the German company ABM-Mess Service wants to drive the energy transition…

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Biomass plant produces electricity and gas

EPFL researchers have developed the optimal configuration for biomass plants. It can produce either electricity or natural gas flexibly and depending on requirements. It can also save both. This bridges…

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Aare power plant in Klingnau generates more electricity

The Klingnau Aare power plant owned by Axpo and AEW Energie AG produced a total of 202 million kilowatt hours of electricity in 2020. That is slightly more than in…

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