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Our story is shining bright! From sustainable tile to SME growth, discover how we turned our eco-friendly project into a thriving business. Thanks to the Confederation's Technology Funds, we were able to develop our venture while staying true to our environmental values.

Thanks to the 24 heures newspaper and UBS for this column and for sharing our story! Article in French.

We are proud to announce that PHIDA is joining us as an investor. As one of the leading building envelope manufacturers in Romandie, PHIDA Groupe has a long-standing commitment to a sustainable future.

We look forward to working with PHIDA Groupe to build our future together and thank them for their trust.

HOW SWISS SOLAR RESISTS THE CHINESE ONSLAUGHT.
It's impossible to compete with Chinese solar panels. On the other hand, solar energy integrated into materials or tailored to specific needs are promising markets. Read the interview of Freesuns in the 24HEURES newspaper. Article in French.

Thank you very much to HANDELSZEITUNG for this wonderful article, feel free to read it. Article in German.

We are delighted to share that this stunning project in Meggen (LU) is one of the winners of the Swiss Solar Prize 2023.
Self-efficient in energy at 71%, it was awarded a Diploma in the Building Renovation category.
 
See the full project here

Long gone are the days when the slightest rooftop solar installation project was met with a volley of objections. Today, photovoltaics have even won the hearts of architects. Why the change? Find out in this article (in French) from GO2050, which includes a nice mention for one of our projects in Schwarzenburg (BE). Article in French.

In the canton of Bern, this majestic 10-sided roof is adorned with Freesuns Heritage ™ solar tiles. A listed building, this house nevertheless benefited from swift approval from the local authorities. Discover the project video.

In the centre of Ferlens (VD), a small municipality of some 300 inhabitants, stands the former college, a listed building. This magnificent building belongs to the commune which has chosen Freesuns Solaris™ VDiamond Terracotta tiles when renovating this building, in order to respect the architectural heritage of the building.

Based north of Morges, Freesuns is starting to make a name for itself, including in the heritage preservation community. Article in French.

Vaud's deputies have given the go-ahead for a framework credit for the maintenance of cantonal buildings, including the installation of solar roof tiles. Article in French.

Discover one of our latest achievements: a curved roof on the Central 2 school in Meggen (LU), a challenge brilliantly met by the Freesuns team!

Thank you Insight-You Media for giving us the opportunity to present our history, our vision and our products!

As seen on the RTS, Freesuns is proud to be a solution balancing the patrimony and energy efficiency!

Discover the history of Freesuns through its founder John Morello. He tells us about the beginnings and gives us his vision for the future of the company.

Listen to John Morello, founder of Freesuns, as well as some of our clients sharing the benefits of installing their Freesuns roofs. 
Find out more about our roofs here.

Norbert Voyame, architect at Argecom, explains why he recommends Freesuns tiles to his clients.

Pierre Conus explains the benefits of using solar tiles and why he chose Freesuns for his roof.

Our client Yves-Stéphane talks about his experience with Freesuns after we installed Freesuns tiles on his roof, a particular complex roof. Freesuns tiles adapt to all types of roof structures without compromising their aesthetics.

Freesuns offers training to professionals who want to offer a more sustainable alternative to their customers. Rudolf Beer, a roofer, explains how a Freesuns training helped him.

A Vaud-based start-up is launching a roof tile with invisible photovoltaic sensors whose color can be adapted to the roof of protected buildings. lematin.ch

We are happy to share that Deborah Learoyd, our Managing Director, was interviewed by the Swisspreneur for a full podcast. If you want to know everything about the Freesuns’ story and this exciting journey in the life of an entrepreneur family, click on the video and go to the "play" section of the podcast. We wish you a pleasant listening!
This podcast was recorded in collaboration with Energy Startup Day.

Photovoltaic solutions that provide electricity while acting as a roof are becoming more widespread in Switzerland, where they are subsidized.

"By integrating solar cells into roof tiles, any roof can be converted into a photovoltaic system – without compromising the aesthetic or architectural integrity of a building..."

To move to more sustainable development, we need role models to guide decision-makers. The “Green Business Award” under the chairmanship of Doris Leuthard honours innovative companies that combine ecological innovations with economic success. A unique selection process via national business associations and environmental organisations guarantees that the most effective solutions are sought out each year. Nominations are made through nomination partners. 

Freesuns is very proud to have been nominated for the “Green Business Award”.

Grand Prize results to be known by July 6th. Stay tuned!

Boosting the adoption of innovative solutions to protect the environment, the Solar Impulse Foundation aims to identify clean, efficient and profitable solutions in order to accelerate their implementation and the transition to a sustainable economy.

Thanks to the awarding of a label with high standards of sustainability and profitability, the Foundation can support political and economic decision-makers in their efforts to achieve their environmental targets and encourage them to adopt more ambitious energy regulations, necessary for implementation at large-scale of these solutions on the market.

Freesuns is proud to be recognized by the Solar Impulse Foundation.

"A Swiss company has developed a concept to optimise the production of electricity from solar energy. Built by a pupil of Le Corbusier, this villa..."

"A Vaudoise company rivals Tesla. In Colombier-sur-Morges, Freesuns develops custom-made solar tiles with an aesthetic particularly suited to Switzerland's architectural heritage.

"A young Vaud-based company has developed traditional-looking roof tiles with invisible photovoltaic cells, capable of producing electricity, while preserving the aesthetic appearance of traditional roofs..."

We are thrilled to announce that Freesuns will join the Swiss Technology Fund portfolio of companies. The Technology Fund offers loan guarantees to Swiss companies whose novel products contribute to a sustainable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Freesuns will have access to finance to accelerate our mission over the next few years.

With the various models of photovoltaic tiles that he has been designing and installing for five years now, John Morello, founder of Freesuns, is adding a new stone to the solar building industry. After renovating the entire roof of his villa in the modern style of the 1950s, he was able to redo the roof of the small house near the famous Grand Chalet de Balthus, in Rossinière, thanks to superimposed plates that look like two drops of water to slate. The same challenge was met in Grimentz, where his company was commissioned to replace a small shingled roof. It blends in perfectly with the decor of this typical village while supplying energy to the charging stations for electric cars.

Image copyright 24Heures - Jean-Marc Corset

Freesuns has been working on the development of the Solaris™ VDiamond solar tile for the past three years to bring this ground-breaking product to the Swiss market. The expanded range of Freesuns solar tiles will contribute to an increased adoption of solar energy in Switzerland by providing a sustainable solution for houses and buildings without visually altering traditional roof aesthetics.

The Solaris™ VDiamond solar tile replicates the traditional terracotta clay roof tile and is available in a range of earth tone colours that can match existing roof tiles. The solar tile can fit any roof shape, including complex architectural constructions. It is ideal for houses located in traditional Swiss villages or historic buildings in city centres protected by heritage preservation laws. The installation process is the same as for traditional roof tiles utilising identical wood substructures. The Solaris™ VDiamond roof generates up to 111 Wp per m2.

Freesuns has helped clients produce energy with its range of solar tiles since 2017. With subsidies provided by the Swiss Government (Pronovo) for solar installations, the potential long-term return on investment is significant.

“We are excited to have developed this uniquely shaped colored solar roof tile. The launch of this product, together with our existing product range, enables building owners to install a solar roof without having to compromise on aesthetics.” John Morello, Founder of Freesuns

Freesuns has completed the first installation of the Solaris™ VDiamond tile in the lakeside village of Buchillon, Vaud. The owners were delighted with the results and look forward to using the solar energy generated to charge their electric cars and heat their outdoor swimming pool.

“The roof looks amazing and fits perfectly with the traditional neighbouring village houses “, Craig – Home Owner Buchillon.

If you missed the Mission Possible show on Swiss TV RTS about the installation of a Freesuns’ solar roof in Grimentz, you can watch it again by clicking on the following link:

We travelled to Grimentz with Marc Muller and his team, to take part in a project to promote renewable energy in the ski resort of Grimentz and to raise awareness about climate change with the local population . To find out more, don't miss this episode!

Image copyright RTS/Darrin Vanselow