Albert Heim Hut of the Realp Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), Switzerland

Roof covering and power plant
Solar roofAlpine

Its appearance remains unassuming, but thanks to solar power and heat, as well as highly efficient energy management, it is now self-sufficient and offers about 50% more space: the newly renovated Albert-Heim Hut of the Realp Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), located at the foot of the Tiefengletscher at 2,542 m above sea level in the Ursenental valley.

Why not?

Whatever the goal may be, the Albert Heim Hut is situated in a stunning high Alpine landscape, which is complemented by a sophisticated, solar energy-powered, and highly efficient energy system. And this naturally raises the question of why we don’t implement such exemplary energy supply solutions more often at lower altitudes as well. It certainly can’t be due to the aesthetic integration of solar energy systems, as the example of the Albert Heim Hut demonstrates.

Key Facts

  • 7.6 kWp maximum output
    18 m² of solar thermal energy panels

The roofing solutions from 3S offer us exceptional quality and flexibility.

Walter Borg
Owner of esotec GmbH

Solar energy system used

3S solar roof

The 3S solar roof replaces conventional roofing materials with durable, building-integrated photovoltaic systems. They transform the roof into an aesthetically pleasing source of sustainable energy while protecting both the building and its occupants. High quality. Architecturally seamless. Swiss Made.

Project partners

Architect

Leutwyler Partner Architekten AG
Staffelstrasse 8
8045 Zurich

Would you like to learn more?

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Martin Walker
Head of Sales (Switzerland)

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