Posted on May 06, 2025 at 08:31. / Modified on May 06, 2025 at 09:16.
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The Geneva population wants more solar energy, if its votes are believed to be 75% for the climate law and the energy law. As for how, at what rate and with what money is another matter. A first answer will be released from the ballot box on May 18, during a cantonal ballot in three parts: an initiative to make compulsory the installation of photovoltaic panels on current and future buildings; A counter-project sharing the goals of the initiative, but according to less restrictive methods; And a subsidiary question, to decide between the texts in the event of a double yes.
Geneva only exploits 6% of its solar potential, according to the initiators, even if the canton declared itself in “climate emergency” and aims for a massive reduction in CO2 emissions. The initiative of the Vert’liberals promises a horse remedy to take off solar production. The text would make the installation of photovoltaic panels compulsory on new and existing buildings, in 2030 at the latest for large consumers, in 2035 for others. Roofs, balconies, facades: everything that receives the sun could be concerned, provided that the potential, both energetic and economic, is sufficient.
