The construction of large wind power plants in the canton of Lucerne should not be delayed by lengthy approval procedures. Voters have spoken out in favor of curtailing municipal autonomy and a cantonal planning approval procedure. The amendment to the Planning and Building Act was approved with 68.51% of votes in favor (84,043 to 38,631 … Continue reading Lucerne voters want rapid expansion of wind energy
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Photovoltaic solar energy will cover 10% of Switzerland’s electricity needs
This year, solar photovoltaics will cover more than 10% of Switzerland’s total electricity demand for the first time. This is equivalent to more electricity than the Beznau nuclear power plant, according to the Swiss Solar Energy Association. Since 2020, the Swiss photovoltaic market has followed a strong growth trajectory, with annual growth of more than … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy will cover 10% of Switzerland’s electricity needs
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Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
A team from the UNIGE and Empa demonstrate that a mix of photovoltaic and wind power is optimal for reducing the carbon footprint of Swiss electricity consumption. How can we reduce the carbon footprint of electricity consumption in Switzerland? The country relies on electricity imports from fossil fuel power plants, which are major emitters of … Continue reading Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
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Switzerland vote for gradual nuclear phaseout
The Swiss appeared on Sunday to have voted in favour of a massive overhaul of the country’s energy system by gradually replacing the power from its ageing nuclear reactors with renewable sources. According to preliminary results ticking in shortly after voting stations closed at noon (1000 GMT), a majority of Swiss voters supported the shift … Continue reading Switzerland vote for gradual nuclear phaseout
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There is still plenty of potential for wind energy in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to Europe’s highest wind farm and the country was a relatively early adopter of new wind power technology. The first wind energy facility in Switzerland was put into operation in 1986 near Soolhof Farm in Langenbruck, Basel-Landschaft and had an output of 28 kilowatts. In 2012 there were more than 30 wind … Continue reading There is still plenty of potential for wind energy in Switzerland
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) – Global Market Size Analysis to 2020
The American Southwest has the highest potential for concentrated solar energy generation. Other areas include the Middle East, Mediterranean countries, and areas in Eastern and Central Asia.
Continue readingEPIA – Europe solar energy to be competitive by 2020
Based on a study looking at five major solar power markets Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Britain Brussels-based European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) said competitiveness could be reached by 2020.
Continue readingWind To Power Systems Releases Solar Inverter for North American Market
Wind To Power Systems Inc. (W2PS), a leading provider of systems that integrate renewable power into the electric grid, announces the release of the Solar2PS© 500KW solar inverter for the North American market.
Continue reading300,000 Hybrid Trucks and Buses to be on the Road by 2015
These hybrid vehicles promise a reduction in fuel consumption between 5% and 50% depending on design, which will help reduce costs and emissions, making hybrid trucks more and more attractive for fleet managers.
Continue readingLa energía eólica en Suiza: sólo 14 MW instalados y varios proyectos en marcha
Suiza sólo tenía al comenzar 2009 14 megavatios eólicos, pero en el otoño de 2010 empezarán a funcionar otros ocho aerogeneradores en la región de Jura y hay varios proyectos en marcha.
Continue readingSpyder, un deportivo eléctrico diseñado en Suiza
El Spyder, desarrollado por la empresa suiza de componentes eléctricos Brusa Elektronik, tiene una batería de polímeros de litio de 16 kWh
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