brenet
building and renewable energies network of technology
brenet is the Swiss network for applied research in sustainable construction, building technology, and renewable energies. It provides structures to make research expertise visible and to foster cooperation between universities of applied sciences, industry, and the public sector – with the goal of contributing to the achievement of climate targets and the federal government’s energy policy objectives.
«I am interested in the future because that is where I intend to live.»
Albert Schweitzer
brenet is an association in accordance with Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code.
Currently, nine institutes from universities, universities of applied sciences, and private organizations are members of brenet.
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Competences
The cooperation of the brenet member institutes opens up a wide range of competences to our research and development partners. With the competence matrix (in german) you will find the optimal combination of knowledge of the individual institutes for your project. The administrative office will be happy to coordinate your request with the various competencies of the members.
To the brenet competence matrices:
brenet ResearchLunch #2
25 August 2025
Impulse for the PV roll-out:
How R&D can accelerate the expansion of photovoltaics
Short inputs: Current contributions from brenet member institutes
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Insights into ongoing projects and research priorities in the PV sector.
Discussion
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Fields of application & challenges until 2050
What technological, societal, and regulatory hurdles exist – and which R&D approaches can enable real-world applications? -
Funding landscape & framework conditions
What subsidies and funding opportunities are available – and where are strategic impulses from research needed? -
Collaboration & synergies within the network
What cooperation opportunities exist, and where can synergies be better used – e.g. in shared infrastructure, research and service projects, or teaching and continuing education (such as the CAS PV)?
The event is aimed at professionals and interested parties from research, industry, public administration, and practice-oriented organizations in the fields of photovoltaics, energy, and construction.
25 August 2025 | 12:15–13:15 | Online | Register by 20 August 2025
Participation is free for staff of brenet member institutes.
An external participation fee of CHF 30 applies.
SAVE THE DATE
brenet Research Lunch #3 | 30 October 2025 | 12:15–13:15 | Online
Downloads
Referate update '23
Franziska Ryser: Welche Kooperation zwischen Fachhochschulen und Politik braucht es für die Energiewende?
René Estermann: Herausforderungen auf dem Weg zu Netto-Null 2040
Markus Koschen: Quartierklima-Modellierung
Daniel Kellenberger: Entwicklung des Gebäudeparks im Sinne des Netto-Null Klimaziels
Andreas Häberle: RENOWAVE - Dekarbonisierung des Gebäudebestands
Johan Verbiest & Marie Theres Moser: Gewerksübergreifende energetische Systemtests
Roman Rudel: Lugaggia Innovation Community - ein ZEV P&D-Projekt
Yvonne Bäuerle: BigStoreDH - Grosse Wärmespeicher für Wärmenetze
Member Institutes
The member institutes demonstrate a high level of competence in one or more of the following areas: sustainable construction, building services engineering and renewable energies.
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services
Ecole d'ingénieurs et d'architectes de Friborg (EIA-FR)
Laboratory energy environment and architecture
Fribourg
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services, Research: Renewalbe Energies
FHNW University of Applied Sciences
Institute for Automation
windish
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services
Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture (HEPIA) | Laboratory for Energy Environment and Architecture (LEEA)
Geneve
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Research: Renewalbe Energies
OST - Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences
Institute for Solar Technology SPF
Rapperswil
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services, Research: Renewalbe Energies
SUPSI | Dipartimento Ambiente, Costruzioni e Design | Istituto di Sostenibilità Applicata all’Ambiente costruito (ISAAC) | Mendrisio
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services, Research: Renewalbe Energies
FHNW, University of Architecture, Construction and Geomatics | Institute Sustainability and Energy in Construction (INEB) | Muttenz
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services
Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture (HEPIA) | Laboratory for Energy Environment and Architecture (LEEA)
Geneve
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Services
ZHAW, School of Engineering Institute for Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE)
Winterthur
Research: Buildings & Quarters, Research: Renewalbe Energies
Lucerne University | Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture | Building Technology and Energy (IGE) | Lucerne
The Executive Board
Prof. Barbara Sintzel
Chairwoman
INEB | FHNW
Director Institute Sustainability and Energy in Construction
Hofackerstrasse 30
CH-4132 Muttenz
Prof. Francesco Frontini
Member of the board
SUPSI - Dipartimento ambiente costruzioni e design (DACD)
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio
Prof. Dr. Frank Tillenkamp
Member of board
Daniel Philippen
Member of the board
Prof. Dr. Oliver Steiger
Member of the board
Head of Coordination Office
Janina Schombach
Head of the Coordination Office
brenet
Attn. Janina Schombach
c/o Institut Nachhaltigkeit und Energie am Bau INEB | FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz
The Advisory Board
The brenet advisory board supports the competence network with its connections to the economy, authorities and politics.
The members of the advisory board accompany and promote the activities of the network.
Sjef de Bruijn
Head of the Solar Energy Systems Division
Ernst Schweizer AG, Metallbau
8908 Hedingen
Wiebke Rösler Häfliger
Director
Amt für Hochbauten der Stadt Zürich
8001 Zürich
Manuel Zanutto
Head Comfort Technology
Siemens Schweiz AG / Building Technologies
6312 Steinhausen