Always Progress - Infrastructure upgrades in the Lauterbrunnen Communities

​Despite the gushing, rushing and many fast flowing rivers and streams in Lauterbrunnen and the region that already contribute to the electricity needs, there is still a shortage of power and the search for renewable energy goes on.
 
Soon there will be Alpine Solar farms installed. They will look a bit like the avalanche inhibiting structures that you already see high up on the mountains above villages. In alpine areas, the sun shines more often, there are fewer foggy days and the snow-covered environment reflects the light. This intense sunlight enables high electricity production all year round.
 
Legislation on large-scale photovoltaic systems was carried out at the federal level. The municipalities are not involved in the building permit procedure for such plants. So the communities will vote on 17th June if they will accept these projects.
 
You will also see that there is new work underway to upgrade the Schilthorn cable car structures. The region is very progressive to enable visitors an efficient and pleasant experience.

​Photo Credit: SchiltSolar Project, the planned photovoltaic system viewed from Wasenegg