AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSwiss Energy & Home Solar: Swiss home battery sales are booming as more PV systems are paired with storage, but Swissolar says the economics still lag: even after falling prices, typical 10 kWh setups remain hard to justify purely on savings. Public Transport Pricing: SwissPass negotiated down the planned December 2026 fare rise; the second-class GA travelcard increases by CHF 100 to CHF 4,095, with first-class up to CHF 6,770. Environment & Consumer Impact: The Green Liberal Party wants federal action on cigarette filters, citing around 1,000 tonnes of butts dumped in Switzerland yearly and the microplastic risk from cellulose-acetate filters. Aviation & Industry Tech: SwissDrones and Xplorate are bringing long-range uncrewed helicopter inspection to the U.S., pitching an aircraft-plus-services model for BVLOS industrial inspections. Agriculture & Climate Risk: Swiss farmers are calling for financial support during drought, while El Niño risk is flagged as a driver of worsening food insecurity in vulnerable regions.
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