Solar energy: An investment into our future

For us, sustainability is a central pillar of our company culture. We are firmly convinced that the path towards a more climate-friendly future future begins with ourselves. By making targeted investments in photovoltaic units, we are making an important contribution to climate protection, reducing our COâ‚‚ footprint and at the same time strengthening our energy independence.

The advantages are clear for all to see:

  • Climate protection: We generate our own electricity and thus use power from sustainable resources.
  • Energy independence: We are reducing our reliance on external electricity suppliers.
  • Profitability: We reduce our electricity costs with every kWh generated by the solar system.
  • Site development: Our photovoltaic units are part of a broader modernisation, which also includes electric charging stations and intelligent, SMART energy management systems.

2024 results: The production figures speak for themselves
Our vision is already bearing fruit. In 2024, we increased electricity generation through our photovoltaic units at our sites in Switzerland and Austria by an impressive 35 %.

The volumes produced illustrate the progress:

  • In Essert 105 MWh were produced – enough to cover the annual electricity needs of around 30 households.
  • In Dällikon, the output was 172 MWh – this corresponds to a range of approx. 860.000 kilometres with the electric car.
  • At the Marchtrenk site, we generated 90.7 MWh – enough energy to make over a million cups of coffee.

Most of the electricity generated is used directly on site: It powers our production facilities and charges our electric vehicles. This way, the energy remains within our company’s cycle, where it brings the greatest benefit.

With every kilowatt hour of solar energy we generate, we move closer to our goal of a climate-friendly, independent and forward-looking energy supply. It is a path that not only strengthens us economically but also fulfils our responsibility for a better future. We are ready to continue along this path.