Solar Prize 2016: Apply now
Innovative buildings and projects in the field of renewable energies can apply for the Swiss Solar Prize until April 16, 2016.
The Solar Agency Switzerland will again award the prestigious Swiss Solar Prize in 2016. The application period for the 26th edition runs from now until April 15, 2016.
Applications for the award are open in the following categories:
- People (natural / legal persons, companies, enterprises, etc.) & Institutions (municipalities, public institutions, cantons)
- Building: New buildings, renovations and PlusEnergyBuildings (Norman Foster Solar Award & PEB Solar Award)
- Attachments: Thermal solar collectors, photovoltaic & biomass systems, environmental heat.
Eligible are persons and institutions that are exceptionally committed to the promotion of renewable energies - in particular solar, wood and biomass energy. In other categories, awards are given to energy-efficient residential or commercial buildings and facilities for the generation of renewable energy.
Buildings and facilities that have been or will be put into operation between Jan. 1, 2015 and April 15, 2016 are eligible to register.
The 26th Swiss Solar Award Ceremony will take place on October 18, 2016 at the OLMA in St. Gallen.
Qualifying for the Swiss Solar Prize also means being nominated for the
European Solar Prize.
Registration is free of charge. Registration forms, detailed conditions of participation and the Solar Prize regulations can be found on www.solaragentur.ch. The deadline for registration is April 15, 2016 (date of postmark).
