On Friday, the government rejected the initiative to make solar compulsory on all new buildings and renovations, arguing that it would constitute an infringement of private property. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The government said it recognised the need for domestic energy production to be significantly expanded. However, the initiative would constitute an infringement of private property and the guarantee of ownership, ministers said in a press release. Its implementation would give rise to a number of problems in the division of tasks between federal and cantonal authorities, the government argued. It also said the initiative would raise major issues like increased manpower requirements and the need to strengthen the electricity grid and develop storage solutions. Finally, the central demand of the initiative is already taken into account by new energy regulations for cantons introduced in 2025. Since last year, the Energy Act has also made it ...
