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Inaugurated on 29 October 2024 in the presence of Neuch\u00e2tel State Councillor Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Mairy and Christophe Ballif, Director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csem.ch\/en\/technical-focus\/solar-cells-and-modules\/\">CSEM Photovoltaic Center<\/a>, the project highlights Neuch\u00e2tel&#8217;s progressive approach to integrating renewable energy into historic architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at Rue Abram-Louis-Breguet 2, the 1,223-square-meter roof is equipped with approximately 10,000 innovative solar tiles designed to resemble traditional grey slate. Developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/freesuns.com\/en\/\">Freesuns<\/a> in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csem.ch\/en\/\">CSEM<\/a>, these tiles represent a breakthrough in solar technology, combining flexible design and aesthetics with architectural heritage. Their design allows for seamless coverage of the roof, mimicking the look of traditional materials while delivering high-efficiency solar power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative follows a similar project at Neuch\u00e2tel\u2019s Coll\u00e8ge des Parcs, where <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/neuchatel-equips-heritage-buildings-with-innovative-solar-roof-tiles\/\">CSEM and Freesuns installed 33,300 solar tiles in early 2024<\/a>, contributing to the canton&#8217;s ambitious 2050 energy goals. The renovated Faculty of Economics building is the second public building in Neuch\u00e2tel to feature these new-generation solar tiles, reinforcing the canton&#8217;s commitment to sustainable infrastructure in heritage sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neuch\u00e2tel, a pioneer in solar innovation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The solar energy generated will be largely consumed on site, contributing to the university&#8217;s energy independence. In addition, the project supports the canton of Neuch\u00e2tel&#8217;s climate plan and is in line with the canton&#8217;s energy law (LCEn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond energy generation, the project underscores Neuch\u00e2tel&#8217;s long-standing role as a pioneer in solar innovation. The Faculty of Economics building once housed Switzerland&#8217;s first experimental rooftop solar sensors in 1983, making it a symbolic site for solar research and development. 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