Switzerland could be energy independent and carbon neutral by the year 2050, according to a study by the EPFL in Lausanne.
It could also be 30% cheaper.
But it would need a massive rise in solar and wind power. The figures assume 60% of roofs would have solar panels installed – which is described as a massive underexploited resource – and build more windfarms.
While the need to be carbon neutral is a commitment in law, it isn’t legally necessary to be energy independent.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
