News from Switzerland
Swisspower Renewables Strengthens Management: André Cruz Appointed COO for Wind, Hydro and PV at Swisspower Renewables
02 Dec 2025 12:18 | Zug (Switzerland) – Swisspower Renewables AG is strengthening its leadership structure by appointing André Cruz as Chief Operating Officer (COO). read more...
Third Deal for Nel ASA with H2 Energy: Nel ASA Secures Follow-Up Order for Swiss Hydrogen Network
07 Oct 2025 17:25 | Oslo (Norway) – Norwegian electrolyzer manufacturer Nel ASA is delivering another MC500 system for a hydrogen project in Switzerland. The technology is intended to power municipal waste collection vehicles and further strengthen the country’s green hydrogen ecosystem. read more...
Total Energies Acquires VSB Group For Billions
05 Dec 2024 14:40 | Dresden, Germany / Zug, Switzerland / Paris, France - A big bang in the renewable energy industry in Germany. As part of its strategic transformation into a multi-energy producer, the French energy group Total Energies is acquiring 100 percent of the VSB Group. In addition, Total Energies has sold a 50 percent stake in solar and battery storage projects with a capacity of 2,000 MW in Texas. read more...
Green Light After Referendum: Switzerland Relies on The Expansion of Domestic Renewable Energies
11 Jun 2024 17:38 | Bern, Switzerland - On June 9, 2024, the Swiss voted on the expansion of renewable energies in Switzerland. The “Federal Act on a Secure Electricity Supply with Renewable Energies” was approved by 68.72% of Swiss voters. read more...
Capcora Accompanies: Swiss Fund Manager Finances Polish Solar And Wind Portfolio Via Swedish Asset Manager P Capital Partners
23 Jan 2024 09:33 | Frankfurt, Germany - SUSI Partners, a fund manager specialising in sustainable infrastructure investments, has secured debt financing on behalf of the SUSI Energy Transition Fund for a fully merchant photovoltaic and onshore wind portfolio with a capacity of 167 MW in Poland. read more...
Alpiq Recommissions Gabi Hydroelectric Power Station in Switzerland
27 Sep 2023 11:49 | Simplon - Energie Electrique du Simplon (EES), in which Alpiq holds a majority stake, has officially inaugurated the Gabi hydroelectric power station after a total renovation. read more...
Purchase Agreement With Ingka Investments Supports Production Ramp-Up at Meyer Burger's US Plant
03 May 2023 15:46 | Thun, Switzerland - Photovoltaic manufacturing company Meyer Burger Technology AG has signed a four-year solar module off-take agreement with Ingka Investments, the investment company of IKEA's largest retail group Ingka. read more...
International Expansion: Meyer Burger Enters Australian PV Market
02 May 2023 16:30 | Thun, Switzerland - Meyer Burger Technology AG is now present in Australia, offering its solar modules in this important and fast-growing market. Sales will be made through BayWa r.e., Meyer Burger's first wholesale customer in Australia. read more...
Market Entry In Poland: MET Group Acquires 100 Percent Stake In 60 MWp PV Project
02 Sep 2022 09:59 | Zug/Switzerland - On 26 August 2022, MET Group signed a share purchase agreement with TOREN Spolka Akcyjna, a Polish renewable energy project development company, to acquire a 100 percent stake in a greenfield photovoltaic project in western Poland. read more...
Ballard And ABB Unveil Concept For High-Performance Fuel Cell To Power Ships
25 Feb 2022 15:11 | Vancouver, Canada / Zurich, Switzerland - Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems and technology group ABB have received "Approval in Principle ("AiP") from leading certification body DNV for their high-power fuel cell concept, which the two companies have been working on since 2018 as part of their partnership to decarbonise shipping. read more...
