Projects of SPF
A selection from our current projects illustrates our work in hand. Should any synergy between your business and ours appear, feel free to enquire within our organization.
Please note that for confidentiality reasons only public projects are displayed. Generally, projects that are carried out for private clients are subject to non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements.
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Solartanne- Mounting solutions for photovoltaic systems in exposed locations
The project aims to provide mounting solutions for low-cost, high-quality PV systems in exposed locations. The innovative system enables high winter electricity yields and thereby makes a significant contribution to a secure power supply in the winter months. The two active modules reinforce the construction and prevent…
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ReWAX – Smaller heat pump dimensioning by X-to-Energy for peak load coverage
By using a peak load auxiliary heating system, oversizing of the heat pump can be avoided. Oil and gas peak load boilers are standard today but should be replaced in the future due to their CO2 emissions and measures to fight climate change. The utilization of biomass as an energy source is comparatively more complex and domestic…
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V2Heff – Increasing the energy and cost efficiency of Vehicle to Home Solutions
With the increasing spread of photovoltaics and electromobility, bidirectional charging of electric vehicles is becoming more and more important. Especially in single-family homes, the implementation of vehicle-to-home (V2H) is much simpler and less complicated than vehicle-to-grid or feeding energy back into larger buildings.
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CombiSound – Combined renovation for sound insulation and comfort in residential buildings
When deciding to replace older apartment blocks, a lack of sound insulation between residential apartments is often an important argument. Renovations that improve sound insulation in the building may reduce the need for building replacements. Synergies can be utilised with the simultaneous introduction of surface heating systems,…
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ResulTES – Reliable pre-feasibility and design tool for quick assessment of large TES integrated with renewable energy sources and DHN
The analysis of the integration of large TES in District Heating Networks (DHNs) and renewable sources requires dynamic simulation to address the fluctuating behaviour of sources and sinks. The development of dynamic simulation energy system models requires experience, data for validation, and, above all, it is time-consuming. The…
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Innosuisse Flagship Greenhub
The "GreenHub" project is one of a total of eight large-scale flagship projects of the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse). Together with 16 research partners, the consortium led by OST is pursuing a clear goal: the development of systemic and innovative approaches for the production, conversion and storage of renewable energy…
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ENSURE - Preventing extreme situations in the local power grid with chemical reactors
The ENSURE project is investigating various extreme situations that may occur in local grids in the future and ways of avoiding them. The focus is on the expected peak loads and issues relating to grid stability. The aim is to analyse which flexibilities and requirements new sector coupling technologies such as Power-to-X and…
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GISOptiTes - Potential assessment of large-scale seasonal thermal energy storage in Switzerland by means of GIS based energy modelling and optimization
In this project we will develop a methodology to increase the synergies between top-down and bottom-up energy optimization tools with the aim of assessing the potentials of large-scale seasonal thermal energy storage (TES) in Switzerland.
The top-down approach carried out with Energy Scope will be used to assess the transition…
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DecenTGrids – Decentral Storages for Energy Management in Thermal Grids
Heat storages can assist in the rational dimensioning and operation of thermal networks. They can smooth out peak loads and eliminate the need for fossil-fuelled peak load boilers. Heat surpluses can be stored temporarily. Decentralised storage systems can relieve the load on individual sections of the grid or enable grid…
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SwissSTES – Swiss Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage
Substituting fossil fuels with renewable energies will not be feasible without a notable expansion of seasonal energy storage. Seasonal thermal energy storages (STES) are expected to contribute significantly to this goal. The project SwissSTES systematically analyses STES potentials such as available and unused cavities, geothermal…
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EffPlusWW – Efficiency boost for hygienic perfect domestic hot water with heat pumps
Due to the necessary decarbonization of the heat supply, heat pumps are becoming increasingly important for domestic hot water preparation. However, the relatively high requirements for hot water preparation and distribution temperatures for hygiene reasons often cannot be met with current heat pump concepts without the additional…
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SOLINDARITY – SOLar-driven INDustrial power And heat upgRaded with hIgh-temperature heaT pumps for enhanced integrated process efficiencY
The EU-funded SOLINDARITY project aims to transform the industrial landscape by introducing a solar-powered heat enhancement system. Targeting industrial processes with temperatures up to 280°C, SOLINDARITY integrates a range of innovative and highly efficient components, including thermal solar collectors, thermal energy storage,…
