Sustainable power generation for the canton of Aargau
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 roofs.
The new installation of photovoltaic systems at the Buchenhof site in Aarau by the Canton of Aargau ‘s Real Estate Department(IMAG) is intended to make an important contribution to the canton’s sustainable electricity generation, according to a press release. In view of the upcoming renovation cycle for the flat roofs of the administrative site, the IMAG) has determined that Buchenhof offers good conditions for the expansion of photovoltaic systems on the flat roofs, it continues. In addition to the structural condition, the potential for sustainable electricity generation measures was also examined.
The expansion planned for 2025 is part of the cantonal energieAARGAU strategy and will help to reduce external energy consumption thanks to the defined optimum number of photovoltaic modules. Due to the high energy requirements of the cantonal data center, 100% of the electricity produced by the photovoltaic systems will be consumed internally.
“The fact that Buchenhof will be able to use the electricity generated by the photovoltaic system in future means that energy purchasing costs can be reduced. The system also makes an important contribution to the canton’s climate-neutral energy supply,” said Markus Dieth, Head of the Department of Finance and Resources.
“Immobilien Aargau has also taken biodiversity into account when expanding the photovoltaic systems,” continued Cantonal Councillor Dieth. In order to preserve the wild orchids on the roofs, the number of photovoltaic modules to be installed has been optimized.