swissQprint moves ahead in ‘green’ stride with solar power

A photovoltaic installation has begun operation at swissQprint headquarters. It is set to cover more than 50 percent of electricity demand at the Schützenwiese building complex in Kriessern, where swissQprint is headquartered. A solar array with 1276 photovoltaic panels in Kriessern, Switzerland, was connected to the electricity grid in February 2024. It is installed on the roof of swissQprint’s main production hall and will produce around 613,000 kWh of electricity a year. This corresponds to more than half of electricity demand at the Schützenwiese business park, where swissQprint is one of the largest companies.

The photovoltaic installation will also power eight newly erected charging stations for electric vehicles. It is designed for easy future expansibility. The solar project brings swissQprint a big step forward in terms of sustainability and self-sufficiency. When the business park was built, the construction clients including the company put strong emphasis on sustainability. Building services are independent of fossil fuels. The entire building complex uses energy-saving LED lighting. Furthermore, both swissQprint production halls have saw-tooth roofs that admit ample natural light into the building interior.