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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Enabling faster rollout of renewables can help Switzerland reach climate and energy goals
Switzerland’s low-emissions electricity system makes it well placed to meet its climate targets by 2030 and beyond, but cutting red tape to speed up deployment of renewables is essential as the country intends to move away from nuclear power, according to a new in-depth policy review by the IEA. Switzerland is demonstrating its commitment to … Continue reading Enabling faster rollout of renewables can help Switzerland reach climate and energy goals
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Six Giant Wind Turbines Installed in Swiss Town to Boost Renewable Energy
Six massive wind turbines were recently erected in the town of Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, near the French border. The turbines, assembled by Germany’s Enercon, stand at an impressive height of 139 meters or 456 feet from the base to the tip of their blades. Operated by Swiss utility Romande Energie, these wind turbines are expected to … Continue reading Six Giant Wind Turbines Installed in Swiss Town to Boost Renewable Energy
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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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Wind energy in Switzerland, Enercon’s E-92 wind turbines for a wind farm
Enercon has started construction of five E-92 turbines for a wind farm in Switzerland owned by Azienda Elettrica Ticinese. The project is located in the Gotthard Pass and is the first MW class wind farm to be realised in the country since 2016, Enercon said. The German manufacturer said it is installing the turbines on … Continue reading Wind energy in Switzerland, Enercon’s E-92 wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingSwitzerland 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
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Dow opens new wind energy application center in Switzerland
Dow Formulated Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), opened a Global Wind Application Center in Switzerland. As part of a new 800m2 Composite Excellence Center in Freienbach (Zurich Area), the Wind Application Center includes new system formulation capabilities, process testing equipment and semi-scale lab demonstration tools. This development gives Dow … Continue reading Dow opens new wind energy application center in Switzerland
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