Swiss Solar Prize: registration deadline open

Already since 1991, the best domestic solar projects and most committed personalities in the field of renewable energies have been awarded the Swiss Solar Prize. Today - 2017 - 26 years after the first Solar Prize was awarded, the SVP is taking the referendum against the Energy Strategy 2050 with false figures, and in the White House a climate change skeptic is sitting in the president's chair... It is therefore more important than ever to prove to the public how an economic energy turnaround can be achieved with solar energy and PlusEnergyBuildings. As of now, we are looking for new award-worthy personalities, innovative buildings and projects. Such projects can still be registered until April 15:

Participation is open to persons and institutions that are particularly committed to the promotion of renewable energies. In addition, energy-efficient buildings and systems (solar, wood and biomass energy) that were commissioned or will be commissioned between 1.1.2016 and 15.4.2017 are eligible to register.

Norman Foster Solar Award for the most beautiful PlusEnergyBuildings

To promote solar architecture and competition for the use of the huge energy potential in the building sector, solar prizes will again be awarded this year for the best PlusEnergyBuildings (PEB) in Switzerland and Europe, including the Norman Foster Solar Award for the most beautiful PEB. PEBs generate more energy than they and their occupants consume in total on an annual average. Thanks to optimal construction and solar-utilized roofs and facades, they cover their entire annual energy needs for hot water, heating and electricity, and supply a solar power surplus to the public grid.

In the 2016 Solar Prize, residential and commercial PEBs were awarded up to 349% of self-energy. This figure illustrates the enormous energy potential that can be exploited with the latest technology in the building sector.

There is also attention beyond the Swiss borders: Those who qualify for the Swiss Solar Prize are also nominated for the European Solar Prize.

The Swiss Solar Prize 2017 will be awarded in the following categories:

1. persons/institutions: Natural/legal persons, companies, firms, public institutions, municipalities/cantons.

2. buildings: new buildings, renovations and PlusEnergieBauten®: Norman Foster Solar Award & PEB Solar Award

3. plants: thermal solar collectors, photovoltaic plants, biomass and environmental heat plants.

Registration deadline and registration form

Registration is free of charge. Registration forms, detailed conditions of participation and the Solar Prize regulations can be found on www.solaragentur.ch. All documents can also be ordered by telephone at 044 252 40 04. The registration deadline is April 15, 2017 (date of postmark).

Presentation of the Swiss Solar Awards

The winners will be presented in the publication "Swiss Solar Prize 2017". The award ceremony will take place in Geneva in the fall of 2017. 

(Source: Solar Agency))