Designed to Perform : Solar Energy Reimagined

Key Facts

  • Headquarters in Thun, Switzerland
    Founded in 2001
    90 employees
    Developed and manufactured in Switzerland. Swiss Made.
    Focus on BIPV systems for roofs, facades, railings, and overhead structures
    2 production sites
    Over 25,000 systems installed worldwide

Our Mission : The energy transition

Using the power of the sun, we transform every building into an efficient source of sustainable energy. That is our mission. Because we believe in buildings that can do more: produce energy, create beauty, and have a lasting impact on sustainability. By seamlessly integrating photovoltaics into architecture, we make a tangible contribution to the energy transition. For a livable, carbon-neutral world. For an aesthetically sophisticated future. For the next generations.

To secure our future, we constantly question and refine our thinking and actions. We develop durable, high-quality products and use resources sparingly. We plan for recycling at the end of a product’s life, use solar power in our production processes, and continuously work to reduce our own carbon footprint.

Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser
Founder & CEO
3S Swiss Solar Solutions AG

What sets our systems apart: Sustainable, Smart, Swiss

Sustainability & Responsibility

We develop technologies that are built to last and make a real contribution to the energy transition.

Innovation & Partnership

We develop solutions in collaboration with architects, partners, installers, and building owners—always with an eye to both function and form.

Swiss-made quality

At 3S, our expertise in development, production, and assembly comes from Switzerland. Precision and reliability are our standard.

Our History – Experience that shapes the future

Since its founding in 2001, 3S has been synonymous with a pioneering spirit and innovation. Our products and services are the result of experience, research, and close collaboration with architects, planners, and installers.

History of 3S – 2001 to the Present

3S x Patrick von Känel : Top-tier paraglider performance

Since 2021, we have been sponsoring Patrick von Känel, a native of the Bernese Oberland, in his paragliding adventures. In Patrick, we have found a young athlete who shares our values. He harnesses the sun’s energy to fly as far as possible, always doing so in a sustainable way.

Stronger together. Our network.

Success comes from collaboration. 3S is part of a strong network of research institutions, universities, and industry partners. Together, we drive innovation in the solar industry.

Join 3S

Behind our solutions are people who are passionate about sustainable construction. We combine technical expertise with creative thinking.