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Solar energy and energy efficiency in canton Valais
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| Project Name | Monte Rosa SAC Hut | ||||
| Project Location | Switzerland, Canton Valais, Untere Plattje | ||||
| Project Standard | VER (Swiss Project) | ||||
| Emission Reductions | 300 t CO2e (over 10 years) | ||||
| Situation without project | Diesel and petroleum-based energy supply | ||||
| Project Status | Operation | ||||
| Project Validation | Pending | ||||
| Project Start | February 2010 |
The Monte Rosa cabin is located in the Valais Alps and enjoys great popularity among alpinists. The carbon offset project backs solar energy and energy efficiency and can forgo the conventional fossil-based energy supply of the cabin to some extent.
Through the utilization of solar thermal energy, photovoltaics and a district heating plant (CHP unit), the energy and heat demand of the new SAC cabin "Monte Rosa" is ensured to some extent. This way it is possible to partly forgo both the conventional diesel and coal-based provision as well as a possible switch to diesel and oil .
The new Monte Rosa cabin is a ground-breaking research and development project by the ETH Zurich in collaboration with the SAC and the Empa. Located in the middle of a glacier landscape, the project proves that sustainable construction is possible even under such extreme conditions. The innovative reconstruction gives valuable impulses for the Swiss building industry.
The cabin is being remodelled using the latest methods of building technology and architecture in such a way that the greatest possible energetic independence is achieved. 84 m² of photovoltaic cells supply power for the waste water treatment, ventilation, illumination and household appliances. Surplus energy is stored in batteries and covers a part of the power supply even in case of an overcast sky. Thermal solar collectors cover partially the heat demand for heating and warm water. An additional advantage is that through the utilization of solar energy, numerous fuel transports per helicopter become unnecessary, thus leading to further emission reductions.
In comparison with the old Monte Rosa cabin, the CO2 emissions resulting from operations are being reduced by more than two-thirds per overnight stay.
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