Last updated
July 27, 2022
Terms of use
Open use. Must provide the source.
Categories
Energy, Environment

Description

Solar energy that reaches the earth’s surface can be utilised with the aid of the two established solar technologies, photovoltaics (electricity) and solar thermal energy, for the production of renewable energy. The potential of solar electricity is considerable: by 2050, around 20 percent of the current level of electricity demand could be met through the use of photovoltaics. Solar thermal energy is an attractive option for the production of hot water and heat thanks to the existence of standardised systems. From the suitability map the degree of suitability of a particular roof for the use of solar energy can be deduced, as well as the anticipated yield. The calculations are based on a simulation of the path of the sun throughout the year, and the amount of sunlight that falls on each roof surface.

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Additional information

Identifier
b614de5c-2f12-4355-b2c9-7aef2c363ad6@bundesamt-fur-energie-bfe
Issued date
August 27, 2015
Modified date
July 27, 2022
Conforms to
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Publisher
Contact points
geoinformation@bfe.admin.ch
Languages
  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Italian
Further information
geocat.ch permalink
Landing page
https://www.bfe.admin.ch/solarenergie-eignung-daecher
Documentation
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Temporal coverage
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Spatial coverage
Schweiz
Update interval
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