New attempts to convert geothermal heat into electricity

Seven Swiss energy providers have joined forces to develop projects to extract power from heat stored in the earth. Drilling is fraught with difficulties and a geothermal power project in Basel had to be stopped, but electricity companies still regard it as the energy source of the future. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on November 4, 2010 - 15:19

1 minute

Detail view of a thousand Swiss franc note

Life & Aging

Switzerland no longer wants to foot the bill for ‘suicide tourism’

On Lake Geneva, the bise can lead to high waves.

Swiss Abroad

The bise, the ill wind unique to Switzerland

Alpine Environment

A new start for the ‘sleeping beauty’ of the Swiss Alps

International Geneva

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

A mountain guide visits a cave formed by melting ice at the end of the Zinal glacier in November 2021.

Climate change

Could Switzerland become part of a Paris Agreement exodus?

As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?

In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?

Join the discussion

Jan 23, 2025

9 Likes

12 Comments

View the discussion

Are direct democracies more vulnerable to disinformation?

The wave of disinformation is expected to particularly affect direct democracies such as Switzerland or many US states.

Join the discussion

Dec 5, 2024

68 Likes

131 Comments

View the discussion

Should nations spend more on foreign aid or are cutbacks justified?

Many countries are cutting back on foreign aid and Switzerland is among them. Do you think it is justified?

Join the discussion

Feb 6, 2025

9 Likes

26 Comments

View the discussion

You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!

If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.

Going to the depths to raise the heat

This content was published on Mar 8, 2010 The Swiss are keen users of geothermal energy, which can be exploited in different ways. So far, this renewable form of energy is used only for heating and hot water: power generation is a different story. Switzerland claims a record in connection with a method that uses the natural warmth of the ground below the…

Geothermal sector faces heat of public scrutiny

This content was published on Jan 6, 2010 But supporters insisted there is no chance of the promising alternative energy source dying a death in Switzerland despite the Basel experiment ending in earthquake damage and a criminal court case. The Deep Heat Mining project in Basel was officially abandoned last month after triggering earth tremors that caused SFr9 million ($8.7 million) in damage…

New attempts to convert geothermal heat into electricity

Popular Stories

More

Switzerland no longer wants to foot the bill for ‘suicide tourism’

More

The bise, the ill wind unique to Switzerland

More

A new start for the ‘sleeping beauty’ of the Swiss Alps

More

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

More

Could Switzerland become part of a Paris Agreement exodus?

Most Discussed

More

As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?

More

Are direct democracies more vulnerable to disinformation?

More

Should nations spend more on foreign aid or are cutbacks justified?

More

Going to the depths to raise the heat

More

Geothermal sector faces heat of public scrutiny