There are plans for a major solar power plant in canton Valais.
It will be at an altitude of 2,800 meters and close to the Grande Dixence dam – which is one of the biggest in the world.
The solar panels will be placed in an old quarry where the rock for the dam came from during its construction in the 1950s.
It’s expected the new power plant will generate enough electricity for 11,000 homes.
Construction should start in 2025.
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.
