Case studies:
Our recent solar projects
Our building-integrated photovoltaic projects are helping us take great strides towards the energy revolution in Switzerland and beyond.
We are working on innovative, economical solutions and are developing customized approaches to meet the unique demands of each different project.
Since we began, we have worked on over 50 projects across Switzerland. Below you can find a selection of our most significant on-going and completed projects.
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Allmend primary school, “Greencity”, Wollishofen, Zurich
A school is to be built on the 2,000-watt “Greencity” area in the Wollishofen district of Zurich by 2022. The photovoltaic plant integrated into the glass roof also serves to protect the all-weather playground below from inclement weather.
Expected completion :Summer 2022Solar modules
Number of solar modules :342 pcesPhotovoltaic area :1300 m2Output :170 kWpAnnual production :180'000 kWh/a -
Heilig Geist church, Höngg, Zurich
Creation of a photovoltaic roof structure for the main courtyard, including installation of the PV roof on a metal frame.
Completed :2021Solar modules
Number of solar modules :20 pcesPhotovoltaic area :130 m2Output :12,1 kWpAnnual production :12'000 kWh/a -
University of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel
Conversion of the UniMail building and replacement of marble panels in the façade with photovoltaic modules. Integration of frameless PV panels on all four sides of the façade of the livestock building, and on the façades of the main building.
Completed :May 2021Solar modules Façade
Number of solar modules :1520 pcesPhotovoltaic area :910 m2Technology :Back contact monocrystalline PV panelsOutput :150 kWpAnnual production :55’000 kWh/a -
Route de Berne 2 building, Lausanne, Vaud
Renovation and extension to a prominent residential building. The new 4th and 5th floors have been designed to be fitted with circumferential solar façades.
Completed :2021Solar modules Façade
Number of solar modules :132 pcesPhotovoltaic area :263 m2Technology :Green polycrystalline solar cellsOutput :30 kWpAnnual production :13'000 kWh/a -
Data Centre belonging to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Ecublens, Vaud
Renovation of the heating system and creation of a data centre for the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. The building-integrated photovoltaic panels on the façade and roof supply the internal equipment with electricity and are symbolic of the transition to renewable energy.
Completed :September 2021Solar modules Façade
Number of solar modules :607 pcesPhotovoltaic area :1370 m2/ 1330 m2 activeTechnology :Monocrystalline solar cellsOutput :200 kWpAnnual production :90'000 kWh/a -
Silo Bleu, Renens, Vaud
Visually striking, 14-storey residential building with circumferential solar façade and photovoltaic pergola on the roof. Winner of the 2019 Swiss Solar Prize in the category “New builds”.
Completed :February 2019Solar modules Façade
Number of solar modules :427 pcesPhotovoltaic area :1207 m2/ 787 m2 activeTechnology :Monocrystalline solar cellsOutput :132 kWpAnnual production :62’500 kWh/aSolar modules Rooftop pergola
Number of solar modules :96 pcesPhotovoltaic area :135 m2Technology :Semi-transparent CIGS solar cellsOutput :9,2 kWpAnnual production :9’000 kWh/a