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Swiss startup inaugurates removable PV plant on railway tracks

Swiss startup Sun-Ways says it has activated what it calls the world’s first removable solar plant on active rail tracks, with passenger trains set to run over the 18 kW installation from April 28.

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Swiss startup offers project management software for solar installers

Software company Solarstream provides a project management tool for installation teams, including traditional PV installers and electricians serving the solar market. The software is suitable for projects of all sizes, from large-sized commercial and industrial to residential installations.

Swiss researchers developing control algorithm for grid-forming inverters

Researchers at ETH Zurich have patented a grid-forming inverter algorithm that stabilizes frequency while protecting devices from damage by independently controlling frequency, voltage, and current.

Meyer Burger reports 2024 EBITDA loss of $257 million

Meyer Burger has posted a CHF 210.4 million ($256.7 million) EBITDA loss for fiscal 2024, on sales of approximately €75 million. The Swiss PV manufacturer says its future is “highly uncertain” as it seeks new financing and works on restructuring plans to remain operational.

Smoke and vanadium leak from Swiss home energy storage unit

Vanadium redox flow energy storage manufacturer Prolux Solutions said 50 l of vanadium electrolyte leaked from a residential unit in Arbon but no fire occurred.

Flying with the sun

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) analyzed the trajectory of different solar plane technologies and prototypes and said that standards are currently under development to ensure appropriate safety and performance.

Switzerland unveils remuneration levels for C&I solar tenders

Switzerland’s government has outlined remuneration levels for its upcoming tenders on PV systems over 150 kW, set to open in mid-April.

The impact of ice balls on PV module hailstone safety standards

Researchers in Switzerland have investigated the impact behaviour of ice balls on an aluminium Hopkinson bar at different velocities, diameter and temperature.

Replacing silver in PV manufacturing with new graphene electrode technology

Swiss-British university spinoff, GraphEnergyTech, is developing graphene electrode technology to replace silver and other metals traditionally used in solar cell manufacturing.

EIP to become majority shareholder of BayWa re

Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) says it will become the majority shareholder of BayWa re with a €150 million ($157.4 million) investment in a 65% stake, in order to support the company’s restructuring efforts. The deal is still subject to antitrust approval.

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