Energy Green solar initiative submitted with 134,000 signatures
The Swiss Green Party submitted 134,000 signatures for its solar initiative to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Wednesday. With the initiative, the party wants to ensure that all suitable roofs and façades in Switzerland are fitted with solar panels.
10.12.2025, 17:15
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At the handover, party president Lisa Mazzone said in a press release that the initiative is the solution to protect the climate and nature at the same time. "It gives the energy transition a boost without relying on overpriced and dangerous nuclear power plants," said the Green Party president.
According to the press release, the initiative is "more important than ever" because Switzerland's climate policy is not on track. Global warming in Switzerland is already at 2.9 degrees. By expanding solar energy, Switzerland can take responsibility at home and not "buy its way out" with climate compensation from abroad, the Greens say.
For a popular initiative to be put to the ballot box in Switzerland, 100,000 valid signatures are required. The Federal Chancellery will now check the validity of the signatures submitted by the Greens. If there are enough valid signatures, it will be the first popular initiative in ten years that the Greens have brought about on their own.
The initiative is officially called "For a secure supply of renewable energies (solar initiative)". According to its text, exceptions should apply to the obligation to install solar panels on roofs and facades if protective interests prevail or if installation would be disproportionate for other reasons.
