Prix myclimate de l’innovation

myclimate fête ses 10 ans! A l’occasion de cet anniversaire, nous récompenserons un produit innovant qui contribue activement à la protection du climat. Le gagnant bénéficiera d’un calcul gratuit de l’empreinte carbone du produit. 

Greencity is the first CO2 neutral neighbourhood of Switzerland.

Greencity offers its 7000 inhabitants the possibility of decreasing their energy consumption. 100 per cent of the thermic energy needs are covered by renewable energy, provided for example by the hydropower station of the old spinning company. Heat pump systems and photovoltaic devices also contribute to the energy production of the neighbourhood. Car-sharing and docking stations for e-cars are present on site to ensure a more environmentally friendly mobility. Greencity is a prime example that inspires local authorities and the whole of Switzerland to perform a rethinking towards a low carbon society.

Agricultural waste is upgraded through solar energy into widely applicable, clean and energy-rich synthesis gas called syngas.

With this gasification process, solar energy is converted into a storable and transportable form. Syngas can be used as a direct substitute for conventional fossil fuels, therefore avoiding greenhouse gas emissions of the latter. The replacement of 10 billion litres kerosene by syngas leads to a reduction of 24 million tons of CO2. Thus, it offers a significant impact on the energy supply in the mobility sector – especially aviation.