The first major project under the federal government’s “Solar Express” scheme is being built near the village of Sedrun in southeast Switzerland. Switzerland wants to develop large solar farms in high-mountain regions to generate lots of extra renewable power, especially in winter.
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September 13, 2024 - 15:08
Simon Bradley
I am a climate and science/technology reporter. I am interested in the effects of climate change on everyday life and scientific solutions.
Born in London, I am a dual citizen of Switzerland and the UK. After studying modern languages and translation, I trained as a journalist and joined swissinfo.ch in 2006. My working languages are English, German, French and Spanish.
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