Photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium to be enlarged
St.Galler Stadtwerke has expanded its photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark stadium. From February 2025, more than 1 million kilowatt hours of solar power will be produced annually, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 288 four-person households.
St.Galler Stadtwerke (SGSW) has expanded its photovoltaic system on the roof of the kybunpark football stadium, home to FC Gallen 1879, as detailed in a press release. A large proportion of the locally generated solar energy – around 440,000 kilowatt hours – will be used for events at the stadium. The symbolic inauguration of the system took place at FC St.Gallen 1879’s home match against FC Lausanne-Sport on 26 January.
The roof is now completely covered with solar modules. The additional capacity of 572 kilowatts of peak power will enable 560,000 kilowatt hours more electricity to be generated. The total output of the system is now 1,205 kilowatts at peak times, increasing annual electricity production to more than 1 million kilowatt hours. This could cover the annual electricity needs of 288 four-person households.
This increase in capacity, which will be implemented jointly by SGSW, Stadion St.Gallen AG and FC St.Gallen Event AG between September 2024 and January 2025, means that the system will retain its status as the “largest solar installation on a roof” in the city. The previous photovoltaic system was considered the largest when it was commissioned in 2015, with a peak output of 633 kilowatts and a production of 520,000 kilowatt hours per year.