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Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power

The Migros supermarket branch in Schlieren-Rietbach is powered by a rooftop photovoltaic system and a large battery storage installation.

This content was published on Mar 25, 2026 A rapid but mostly invisible energy transformation is taking place in Switzerland: households and businesses are installing batteries at record pace, rising roughly 400% over the past four years.

Climate solutions

Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power

The researchers found that among the Europeans surveyed 36% support most climate proposals and 21% oppose them. Another 33% make up the “conditional middle”, whose views shift depending on the details of each policy.

Climate action in Europe hinges on voters from the undecided middle

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 A new study shows that success of climate initiatives relies on a large “conditional middle” – voters who care about the climate but judge each proposal through a personal cost–benefit lens.

Science podcast: climate migration in Bangladesh – an unexpected reality

This content was published on Mar 20, 2026 Climate migration in Bangladesh: an unexpected reality. Discover where people go when climate change forces them to relocate. Tune in!

A father and daughter on the night train from Switzerland to Denmark.

We travelled from Switzerland to Denmark by train – the journey took 24 hours

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 There is no direct night train from Switzerland to Denmark. We tried to reach Scandinavia by rail anyway.

Judging by all accounts, society supports the idea of reviving night trains.

Europe’s night-train revival on ‘shaky ground’

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Taking a night train across Europe is romantic and climate-friendly, and demand is strong. Yet the much-touted revival is hampered by ageing rolling stock, patchy funding and overstretched infrastructure.

Our 24-hour rail adventure from Switzerland to Denmark

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swissinfo journalist Kristian Brandt and his daughter took the train from Switzerland to Denmark instead of flying. Is it worth it?

How Switzerland is stalling on implementing new climate rules

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Just over a year ago, new climate legislation came into effect in Switzerland, in the form of an amended CO2 Act and a new Climate and Innovation Act. However, delaying tactics are hampering implementation, as our analysis shows.

Dutch cities are banning meat advertising – will Switzerland follow?

This content was published on Mar 17, 2026 Amsterdam will become the first capital city to introduce a ban on advertising meat products to address climate change. It will be more difficult to implement such a policy in Switzerland.

US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict

This content was published on Mar 17, 2026 Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the global transport of oil and gas. A look at where the fossil fuels consumed in Switzerland come from.

Swiss district heating shows promise but faces big financial hurdles

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Switzerland’s district heating push is advancing, but cancelled projects underscore lingering cost, payback and technical challenges.

Science podcast: Switzerland’s stubborn food waste problem

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Discover how household habits influence Swiss food waste and the steps needed to tackle this issue effectively.

Research frontiers

AI has increased global appetite for semiconductors

How Switzerland could shape the chip industry’s power balance

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss-based RISC-V open-source movement frees chip designers from extra cost and restrictions.

Universities use open-source technology to design chips

Switzerland hosts ‘CERN of semiconductor research’

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss universities rely on open-source technology to design more efficient chips.

Science podcast: the 2000-watt society – a Swiss experiment in sustainable living

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Science podcast: Antarctica’s oldest ice holds the key to unlocking Earth’s climate secrets

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Researchers in Bern are studying Antarctica’s oldest ice, extracted from a depth of more than 2,500 metres, to better understand Earth’s climate future.

Science podcast: The invasion of quagga mussels – and how it can be stopped

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 The quagga mussel is reshaping ecosystems and threatening water supplies. We explore the fight against the mussel invasion in Switzerland.

Swiss AI model ‘listens’ to the mountain to detect avalanches

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 Far from being silent, mountains creak, vibrate and shift. Now, algorithms are learning to listen to them in order to detect avalanches and avoid accidents.

Science podcast: the secrets to longevity

This content was published on Feb 13, 2026 In episode 6 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast, we look at the role of relationships and perceptions in longevity.

Group of girls at school with smartphones.

Too young to scroll? Rethinking consent in the digital age

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 What is the right age to be able to access social media? It is also a hot topic in Switzerland, where the government is drawing up a report on the subject.

Science podcast: the story behind the ‘longevity pill’ rapamycin

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 In episode 5 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast, we talk about the discovery of TOR and its potential for longevity.

The price of having a say on AI in Davos

This content was published on Feb 3, 2026 At the World Economic Forum, small organisations struggle to make their voices heard in the debate on artificial intelligence. A report from Davos.

Science podcast: the AI revolution in drug development

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 In episode 4 of the Swiss Connection Science podcast we explore the role of AI in drug development.

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Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power

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Climate action in Europe hinges on voters from the undecided middle

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We travelled from Switzerland to Denmark by train – the journey took 24 hours

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Europe’s night-train revival on ‘shaky ground’

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US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict

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Swiss AI model ‘listens’ to the mountain to detect avalanches

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