Solar Panel Extension
BackgroundElectricity for the Palais des Nations is sourced from external vendors at market rates and generated via photovoltaic systems. The Palais des Nations already features 3'683m² of solar panels which cover around 5% of the current electricity use.
ScopeThe objective is to install additional solar panels on various buildings across the Palais des Nations to 1) reduce dependence on market prices, thereby improving budget efficiency, and 2) increase sustainability by producing energy from UN-owned solar panels.
Impact
The extension would lead to a potential electricity production of 753000 kWh/year.
While additionally covering 5% of electricity needs, CHF 200000/year could potentially be avoided.
Estimated Cost
CHF 50000
– CHF 1185000
Location
Buildings AB, AC, B, C, S1, S2, CCO, H