The shift towards as-a-service business models is accelerating Switzerland’s transition to sustainable energy. A new article published under BASE’s Servetia initiative explores why Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) is gaining momentum — and how it is helping overcome key barriers to clean energy adoption.
As-a-service models eliminate large upfront costs for businesses by replacing capital expenditure (CapEx) with manageable operational expenses (OpEx). Service providers retain ownership of the systems, assuming responsibility for their operation and maintenance, which reduces technical risks for end-users and ensures long-term performance.
Switzerland’s Emerging Momentum
Despite progress, Switzerland’s energy mix remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Accelerating the shift to renewables like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal is critical. As-a-service models, particularly solar-as-a-service solutions, are helping businesses and households adopt clean energy technologies faster, by removing financial and operational barriers.
Spotlight on Innovation: Frigg and Voltiris
- Frigg offers a digital platform that connects renewable energy projects with institutional investors, reducing transaction costs and facilitating financing for solar and other as-a-service clean energy projects.
- Voltiris provides a solar panels-as-a-service model for greenhouses, combining innovative spectral filtering technology to generate electricity while ensuring optimal plant growth, helping farmers cut energy costs and reduce CO₂ emissions.
Opportunities for Impact Investors
Energy-as-a-service models present growing opportunities for impact-driven investments. They offer stable, predictable returns, high transparency through real-time performance monitoring, and scalable climate impact, making them an increasingly attractive option for financial institutions aiming to align portfolios with net-zero targets.
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