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Swissolar
Zürich, CHImpact-drivenAssociationRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologyClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2006
LocationZürich
About Swissolar
Swissolar is the Swiss industry association for solar energy, committed to promoting and supporting the widespread use of solar technologies across Switzerland. The organization advances solar energy adoption by offering comprehensive knowledge, driving market development, and engaging in policy advocacy. It serves as a central resource for expertise, providing guidance for individuals and professionals on installing solar systems and navigating solar technology complexities. Swissolar supports the planning and execution of solar projects, advises on financial and regulatory frameworks, and operates the "lokalerstrom.ch" platform. With 46 employees, it represents 1,300 members and 13,000 jobs.
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Sustainability Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
Promotes access to affordable solar energy
The organization provides extensive knowledge and guidance on photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, and financing models to facilitate the transition to clean energy for private and business customers.
Advances solar market development
Swissolar advocates for market and policy development, offering resources such as the "lokalerstrom.ch" platform to encourage the use of local, renewable electricity sources.
Climate Action
Reduces CO2 through solar energy expansion
By promoting photovoltaics and solar thermal systems, Swissolar significantly contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and transitioning to a sustainable energy supply in Switzerland.
Accelerates energy transition for climate protection
The organization advances the energy transition through comprehensive information, policy recommendations, and support for local electricity communities to actively combat climate change.
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Q1What is Swissolar's mission and what contribution does the organization make?
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Swissolar is the Swiss industry association for solar energy, dedicated to promoting and supporting the widespread use of solar technologies across Switzerland. The organization advances solar energy adoption through comprehensive knowledge, market development, and policy advocacy. It primarily contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and secondarily to SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Q2What services and resources does Swissolar offer?
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Swissolar provides extensive knowledge resources on photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, and solar architecture, along with practical applications and case studies. The organization maintains an expert knowledge database, supports the planning and implementation of solar projects, and advises on financial and regulatory frameworks. It also operates the "lokalerstrom.ch" platform for local electricity communities.
Q3How many employees does Swissolar have?
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Swissolar currently employs 46 staff members. As an industry association, the organization represents the interests of 1,300 member companies, encompassing approximately 13,000 jobs within the Swiss solar energy sector.
Q4Where is Swissolar headquartered?
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Swissolar is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. From this location, the organization conducts its activities to promote solar energy.
Q5When was Swissolar founded?
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Swissolar was founded in 2006. Since then, the organization has actively championed the expansion of solar energy in Switzerland.
