St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) and Heizplan AG from Gams in the canton of St.Gallen are founding a joint venture to train skilled workers, announced a statement. The partnership has arisen from the need for additional specialist staff due to increasing orders for photovoltaic systems.
Figures from the Swiss Solar Energy Professionals Association, Swissolar, show that the Swiss solar market has grown by 30 per cent since 2019. The latest price increases for energy are driving the need for crisis-proof photovoltaic solutions in all market segments in Eastern Switzerland, according to the statement.
As a result of the high demand for solar roof systems for both single and multi-family houses and commercial properties, customers have to wait longer for services. SAK and Heizplan want to tackle this growing need for additional skilled workers under one roof. The first positions are expected to be advertised this week.
According to Adriano Tramèr, head of energy solutions and production divisions at SAK, the partnership can expand the provision of photovoltaics. He said in the statement: "By founding this company, we are pooling our strengths and supporting the energy transition in Eastern Switzerland - and thus the energy policy efforts of the Eastern Swiss cantons."
