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Five unusual places to install solar panels in Switzerland


Solar energy is essential for achieving a zero-emission society. But where to produce it in large quantities? Here are the most curious and promising Swiss ideas.

The idea came to fruition in April, with the inauguration of a removable solar power plant along a stretch of railway tracks in Buttes, in western Switzerland. Mountain photovoltaic parks have the advantage of producing electricity even during the winter, when demand is high and fog covers many solar panels in lowland regions. Next Previous This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 A Swiss start-up’s system to quickly install and remove solar panels between train tracks is now being tested.

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