The Embassy of Switzerland in China has installed its first PV system, moving toward a greener future with technology provided by GoodWe.
This initiative places the Swiss Embassy among the early diplomatic missions to embrace renewable energy solutions as the world pursues carbon neutrality.
Explaining the motivation behind the project, Swiss Ambassador to China, Jürg Burri, noted Switzerland’s high priority on sustainable buildings. “This year, we’ve taken many measures to make this embassy green,” Burri said.
He detailed the challenge of reducing the embassy’s substantial energy use, stating that conventional measures would only achieve a limited cut. “Adding photovoltaics helps us make a real, substantial difference,” he affirmed.
GoodWe supplied a tailored Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solution, featuring 143 Galaxy Ultra 335W solar panels and an SDT series inverter. The 47.9kWp system is projected to generate approximately 58,856kWh in its first year, providing power to the ambassador’s residence and the main office building.
The system’s design also had to respect the nearly 50-year-old historic embassy building in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. Ambassador Burri stressed this point, stating, “While we’re making this embassy green, we must respect it as a historic building.”
He added, “We were looking at the product which is not changing the optics or the aesthetics of the embassy too much.” GoodWe’s frameless Galaxy Series panels were selected for their ability to integrate seamlessly with the architecture.
The installation was completed efficiently and with minimal disruption. Ambassador Burri remarked that “The installation was really smooth, very fast.”
Daniel Huang, CEO of GoodWe, highlighted the company’s role in the transition, stating, “This project is another example of how GoodWe delivers integrated solutions that meet specific energy needs while making installation and maintenance simple.”
Ambassador Burri concluded by positioning the partnership within the broader context of international climate action: “China leads in manufacturing capability, and Switzerland is at the forefront of innovation. This partnership shows how our strengths can come together to support global climate goals.”
[Image caption: The Embassy of Switzerland in China. Image credit: GoodWe]
