Aarau as a future cleantech pioneer
In the course of a pioneering co-creation workshop, representatives of the city of Aarau and various companies and organisations took the first steps towards transforming Aarau into a leading cleantech location. This workshop, which took place on 18 March 2024, aimed to explore innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of carbon capture and storage and renewable energies.
On 18 March 2024, AEW Energie AG held a co-creation workshop in partnership with the city of Aarau and other key players, which served as a platform for the development of sustainable technologies. This initiative, which was carried out in close collaboration with the Aarau Economic Development Agency and the Hightech Zentrum Aargau as well as companies such as Jura Management AG and Swisscleantech, underlines the common goal of transforming Aarau into an innovative cleantech location. The workshop focussed on the promotion of technologies for CO2 reduction and the use of renewable energy sources.
The Mayor of Aarau, Dr Hanspeter Hilfiker, and Marc Ritter emphasised the importance of sustainable innovations and Aarau’s role as a pioneer in this area. The focus was on the development of cleantech solutions, particularly with regard to carbon capture and storage and the promotion of renewable energy sources. This approach reflects AEW’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality and promoting sustainable practices that offer both economic and environmental benefits.
The workshop collaboration demonstrates the potential of collective efforts to solve complex sustainability challenges. The ideas generated will serve as a basis for future pilot projects that will further strengthen Aarau not only as an innovative but also as an attractive business location for companies and start-ups. This approach underlines the endeavour to promote cross-industry cooperation and develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.