Despite what it describes as challenging geopolitical conditions, Axpo achieved a solid result in the first half of 2026. At CHF 836 million, EBIT was roughly on a par with the previous year. The company cites a consistent diversification strategy as the reason for its

Three-quarters of St. Gallen’s population would support a wind farm within the city limits. This is shown by a study conducted by the University of St. Gallen. However, opponents reject the idea far more emotionally than supporters endorse it. The fact that the wind turbines are sourced from

The energy producer aventron AG is investing in the Sur Grati wind farm in the canton of Vaud. The project is being carried out in collaboration with regional partners and is scheduled to come online at the end of 2027. This investment marks the completion of the financing and shareholder

In 2025, the Swiss Energypark generated a total of 134 gigawatt hours of electricity. This represents 81 per cent of regional demand. While wind and hydroelectric power generation fell sharply, solar power generation rose

Gurit Holding AG has signed a five-year supply contract with a manufacturer of wind turbines. The contract covers the supply of core kits featuring Gurit OptiCore technology and is expected to generate net sales of CHF 250 million for

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

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 needed. A new report by the EDGE research consortium shows in several studies how this transition could succeed. What

Switzerland ranks at the bottom of Europe in terms of electricity production from wind and solar power. according to a study by the Swiss Energy Foundation, 11 per cent of domestic electricity production is generated in this way. This is 7.2 percentage points more than five years ago. Neighbouring

Agile Wind Power is testing a new version of its vertical wind turbine in Brütten. The innovative Vertical Sky design promises lower noise levels, simplified logistics and lower operating costs. The field test marks an important step in the further development of the

Axpo is testing the conditions for the construction of a wind farm with up to six wind turbines on the Flumserberg. In this context, the energy company will collect wind and bat data over the course of a year. A 120 metre high wind measuring mast will be erected for this

Representatives of the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Thurgau and Zurich have made the case for wind energy as part of the future energy supply at a media conference. The cantons want to work together to promote the expansion of wind

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

EKZ, ewz and Stadtwerk Winterthur are planning a joint cooperation for the use of wind energy in the canton of Zurich. The three partners want to jointly realise wind energy projects in the potential areas to be examined by the canton of Zurich. With this cooperation, the three energy utilities are

The increasing use of photovoltaic and wind energy in the future, which depends on the time of day and weather conditions, poses risks for the Swiss electricity grid. One solution is the use of hydrogen as an energy storage medium, which can be used for environmentally friendly electricity and heat

In the Surselva region, construction of a combined test facility for the use of wind and solar energy for alpine electricity generation will begin in August. The project is being realised by armasuisse Real Estate with partners from business and

The Energy Commission of the Council of States proposes that the residual water provisions continue to apply without restriction. In return, it is in favour of areas where the use of solar and wind energy has priority over other interests. It rejects new obligations on solar installations on

Das Potenzial für Strom aus Windenergie ist in der Schweiz deutlich höher als bisher angenommen. Einer neuen Studie zufolge können pro Jahr 29,5 Terawattstunden Strom aus Wind produziert werden. Das entspricht dem halben Jahresverbrauch der Schweiz. Eine frühere Berechnung hatte nur 3,7

Der Bundesrat will die Verfahren für die Planung und Bewilligung von bedeutenden Wasserkraft- und Windanlagen vereinfachen. Auch will er den Ausbau der Photovoltaik auf Dächern und an Fassaden

LafargeHolcim engagiert sich gemeinsam mit GE Renewable Energy für die Wiederverwertung von Materialien abgebauter Windenergieanlagen, einschliesslich der Rotorblätter. Beide Unternehmen werden neue Wege ihrer Rückgewinnung und Wiederverwertung

Repartner Produktions hat im deutschen Berlar einen Windpark mit fünf Windturbinen erworben. An der mehrheitlich zu Repower gehörenden Repartner Produktions sind auch die Liechtensteinischen Kraftwerke (LKW)

Das Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich (ewz) soll nach dem Willen des Stadtrats einen weiteren Rahmenkredit über 200 Millionen Franken erhalten. Diese Mittel stünden für den weiteren Ausbau der Stromproduktion vor allem aus Wind und Wasser zur Verfügung.

Granges-Paccot FR – Über 70 Prozent der Freiburgerinnen und Freiburger sprechen sich für den Bau von Windparks aus. Das geht aus einer Umfrage hervor, die MIS Trend im Auftrag von Groupe E durchgeführt hat. Der kantonale Energieversorger will vier Windparks

Bern – Der Bundesrat hat sein Konzept Windenergie angepasst. Für die Ausweisung von Gebieten, die sich nach Ansicht des Bundes für die Nutzung von Windenergie eignen, werden Nutzungs- und Schutzinteressen abgewogen. Die Kompetenz für die Festlegung der Gebiete verbleibt bei den

Dübendorf ZH – Die Agile Wind Power AG hat alle Rotorblätter ihrer innovativen Windturbine auf einem Testfeld bei Düsseldorf montiert. Vertical Sky ist eine der ersten Anlage mit vertikal montierten Rotorblättern. Sie ist leise und daher auch zur dezentralen Stromproduktion nahe an