A new report by the Federal Council shows that the retreat of glaciers in the Alps increases the potential for electricity production and seasonal energy storage from hydropower. Despite the additional potential of up to 2430 gigawatt hours, conflicts of interest make it difficult to fully exploit

Thurplus has put a photovoltaic system into operation on the roof of Signer Elektromotoren. The system has an output of 62 kilowatt peak and is expected to generate 62,000 kilowatt hours per year. The energy supplier financed the system and will operate

The Basel-based energy supplier IWB has received authorisation to build a solar plant on the former landfill site in Liesberg. From spring 2026, solar power for around 1000 households will be generated from

A new path to green energy is emerging in the Black Forest. Wood waste is turned into biohydrogen. Researchers are developing a biotechnological process that promotes the wood-based circular economy. From 2025, a modular pilot plant will test the innovative process for renewable hydrogen production

According to the first Solar Monitor Switzerland, solar energy could cover around 80% of the country's electricity expansion by 2035 and supply over 28 terawatt hours annually. Turnover in the sector is growing steadily, but skilled workers are in demand to achieve the expansion targets. Solar

UBS presents its "Downhill Climb" study at the Building Bridges Conference 2024. The analysis shows that Switzerland has a strong starting position for the transition to net zero, but challenges such as electricity capacity, energy storage and negative emissions must be

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and industrial partner Matica have commissioned a pilot plant for a sorption storage heat pump in Frauenfeld. Here, solar energy is stored thermochemically without loss in summer and utilised for heating in

Solar Manager launches a new gateway for solar power. Solar Manager Connect 2 is a top-hat rail component that is compatible with 500 devices from different

The Innovation Foundation of Schwyzer Kantonalbank has participated as lead investor in the seed financing of Sintio AG. The start-up from Freienbach has developed software for the intelligent operation of charging stations for electric

Madrisa Solar AG has given the go-ahead for the preliminary work on the solar installation at the Klosters-Madrisa mountain railway. The plant will generate 17 gigawatt hours of electricity at 2000 metres above sea level. Klosters, EKZ and Repower each hold a one-third stake in the

Neustark has been awarded a long-term contract by AXA Switzerland to reduce CO2 emissions. The company is to use innovative technologies to capture and mineralize around 1800 tonnes of CO2 by 2030. This supports AXA Switzerland's climate

TIMBERHAUS is the start of an EU-funded research project aimed at advancing timber construction in Europe. Over the course of four years, innovative technologies will be developed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the construction sector and use wood more

AEW Energie AG has opened its first ground-mounted photovoltaic system in Spreitenbach. The 1414 modules generate electricity for around 140 households per year and temporarily use a pre-polluted area for the Energy Strategy

Groupe E has inaugurated its district heating plant in Kerzers. The energy supplier's third-largest plant to date will have a capacity of 31 megawatts when completed and will supply 61,000 megawatt hours of heat per year. It will be fed 90 per cent with wood

New photovoltaic systems will be installed at the Buchenhof site in Aarau in 2025 to cover self-consumption through sustainable electricity generation. The measure is part of the energieAARGAU strategy and also takes into account the preservation of biodiversity on the flat

Lynus has founded Enerfin AG, which develops and operates tenant electricity systems for residential properties. With intelligent software for optimizing energy flows, the company offers benefits for tenants, landlords and the electricity

Primeo Energie founds Primeo Battery AG to develop and operate large-scale batteries for renewable energies throughout Switzerland. The batteries are intended to compensate for weather-related fluctuations and promote the energy

Energie Ausserschwyz AG has completed the expansion of the district heating network in Lachen. With a length of over 26 kilometers, the network will supply around 40 customers with sustainable heat from the wood-fired power plant in Galgenen from

STRABAG is expanding the heating supply in Münchenbuchsee. Around three kilometres of new district heating pipes are being laid. The work will be divided into 15 stages and should be completed by December

Enerdrape was awarded the first AMAG Sustainability Challenge for its geothermal panel. The solution transforms underground spaces into renewable heat sources and saves on drilling. The prize includes 50,000 Swiss francs and one year's use of a VW

At the Power-to-X Days in Schlieren, experts from business, science and politics discussed the future of renewable fuels in Switzerland. The development of Power-to-X requires close cooperation and suitable framework conditions. Regional and national initiatives are driving development

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

With the StEnSea project, the Fraunhofer Institute IEE has developed an innovative technology that transfers the principle of pumped-storage power plants to the seabed. Following successful tests in Lake Constance, a test run off the Californian coast at a depth of 500 metres will follow. A

The Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has decided to continue the Energy for Buildings funding programme only until 2026 for the time being. Despite an increase in the budget to CHF 97.2 million, the duration of the programme will be limited to two years. The reason for this is uncertainty

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT have developed a technology that can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from wood combustion by up to 80 %. The principle of fuel staging improves air quality and enables more environmentally friendly utilisation of wood waste.

From 1 January 2025, most of the legislative amendments to strengthen the circular economy in Switzerland will come into force. These amendments, which are based on parliamentary initiative 20.433, create a clear legal framework for resource-conserving construction, recycling and sustainable

The cantons of Uri and Ticino will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the Lucendro power plant in future. Ticino will be responsible for technical operation and maintenance, while Uri will be responsible for commercial management. The agreement was reached thanks to federal

Graubünden-based Repower AG now owns all the shares in the Italian wind, solar and hydropower company Repower Renewable. To this end, it has purchased the 35 per cent stake previously held by Omnes

Researchers at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are looking for ways to increase the number of electric vehicles and machines on urban construction sites. Pilot construction sites in three cities are intended to show the extent to which the switch to a lower-emission construction

The city of Zurich has been awarded the Energy City Gold label for the sixth time. In the current assessment, the city has achieved its best result to date. For the first time, the re-audit also included the area of climate