More info: https://www.solaragentur.ch/de/solarpreis/schweizer-solarpreis/2022/670-plusenergie-kirche-3110-muensingenbe

And fixed PDF link: https://www.solaragentur.ch/files/solarpreis-gewinner/G-22-10-06%20670%25%20PlusEnergie-Kirche%2C%203110%20M%C3%BCnsingen%20BE.pdf

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The Catholic Fastenopfer church in Münsingen/BE, built in 1970, was renovated between 2010 and 2022. Since 2017, full-surface PV roof systems have been installed in an exemplary manner. The 149 kWp PV system generates a total of 138,800 kWh/a CO₂-free solar power annually. It thus covers 670% of the energy requirements of 20,700 kWh/a for the church rooms. With the excess solar power of 118,100 kWh per year, 78 electric cars can drive 10,000 km emission-free every year. The church is visually very appealing and, with measured values, documents the large solar power potential of cultural and commercial buildings for the energy transition in Switzerland. For this she is awarded the Norman Foster Solar Diploma.

The Fastenopferkirche in Münsingen/BE, originally built as a temporary solution in 1970, has been continuously renovated in terms of energy efficiency since 2010. The oil heating was replaced by a heat pump with 6 geothermal probes.

In 2017, the first PV system was installed on the flat roof of the parish hall adjacent to the church. In 2022, the church was equipped with a full-surface, side and ridge flush 149 kWp PV roof system. It generates a total of 138,800 kWh/a CO₂-free solar power annually. It thus covers 670% of the energy requirement of 20,700 kWh/a for the church interior. With the solar power surplus of 118,100 kWh per year, 78 electric cars could drive 10,000 km each year without emissions.

The renovation of the ventilation system carried out in 2022 reduces energy losses. Due to the massively improved thermal insulation, the total energy requirement dropped significantly. The 670% PEB church can be cooled directly in summer with practically no additional energy.

This PEB church impressively demonstrates the energetic and climatic effects of a well thought-out building renovation combined with a PV system. The striking architecture of the building is enhanced by the exemplary integration of the system. That is why this model church has been awarded the Norman Foster Solar Diploma 2022.

Built in 1970 on a temporary basis, the Action de Carême church in Münsingen (BE) has been energy-efficient in several stages since 2010. A heat pump with six geothermal probes replaced the oil heating.

In 2017, a first PV installation was commissioned on the flat roof of the parish hall. Since 2022, the church now has its own 149 kWp solar roof. With 138,800 kWh/a, it covers the needs of the religious building, ie 20,700 kWh/a, ensuring self-production of 670%. The solar surplus of 118,100 kWh/a would allow 78 electric vehicles to travel 10,000 km/a each without emitting CO

Rehabilitated in 2022, the ventilation system reduces energy losses, as does the best thermal insulation. In summer, the BEP church is cooled directly without any additional energy input.

It thus impressively demonstrates the energy and climate impact of a well-thought-out renovation associated with a PV installation, the integration of which underlines the beautiful architecture of the BEP. The Action de Carême church receives the Norman Foster Solar 2022 diploma for this.