Alpine PV Competence
A project to support implementation partners by the Swiss universities of applied sciences
Latest Knowledge Articles
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Birg
The Bern University of Applied Sciences has operated a PV system at the middle station of the Schilthorn cable car since 1993. It was taken out of operation in 2023 as the cable car was renewed. -
Interactive Tool for Yield Assessment
A tool for interactive visualization of simulation data from the parametric study. Yields are shown for module tilt angles of 60°, 75°, and 90°, and can be viewed for different slope angles, row spacing, and orientation. -
Greenhouse Gas Footprint of Alpine PV Plants
Overview of the greenhouse gas emissions of an Alpine PV system, divided into different categories. -
Jungfraujoch
In 1993, the highest grid connected PV plant in the World was built at Jungfraujoch (3462 meters above sea level). Since then, the 24 modules with a total rated power of 1152 Wp reliably produced solar electricity.