Media & Press

26.06.2025

HOMEMADE SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES TO COUNTER CHINA

In its June edition, Batimag highlights various Swiss solutions to counter Chinese competition and emphasizes the key role played by CSEM, in partnership with several players, including Freesuns, particularly in historic buildings.

“The Collège des Parcs in Neuchâtel has been able to benefit from solar tiles that do not detract from the building's appearance, thanks to the Vaud-based company Freesuns. Its products work wonders, ensuring part of the energy independence of this century-old building.” Read more below (article in French).

10.06.2025

OUR SOLAR TILES MAKE A DISCREET APPEARANCE ON TV

We’re proud to see our project in Neuchâtel featured in the Canal Alpha science program Eurêka, in an episode dedicated to “stealth photons and camouflaged panels.”

The rooftop of one of the UNINE buildings is shown as an example of architectural solar integration, with comments from cantonal architect Yves-Olivier Joseph.

While Freesuns isn't mentioned by name, our solar tiles are clearly visible on screen… blending in perfectly, as intended.

Watch the full episode below (our project appears around minute 6:00).

01.06.2025

In Freiburg, Germany, the next generation of our tiles is coming to life.

We are proud to be part of the Horizon Europe Sphinx R&D project, aiming to develop solar module production in Europe. Thanks to SRW for capturing some behind-the-scenes moments of our ongoing development.

Watch the segment here, starting at minute 3:40 (Segment in German).

01.05.2025

Our projects in Neuchâtel are the talk of the town.
Check how Freesuns changes the game of solar. Article in French.

[SOLAR ENERGY] Neuchâtel is a pioneer in the use of solar roof tiles. How did Freesuns, a start-up awarded the Swiss Solar Prize 2024, conquer the roofs of Neuchâtel with its PV technology adapted to historic buildings and complex roofs?

10.02.2025

We are proud of our CEO Deborah Learoyd's participation in the show Basik on February 10, 2025

Each week, this program explores topics central to the concerns of Swiss Romand consumers, such as the economy, money, and energy. This unique opportunity allowed us to showcase our integrated solar tile technology, designed to transform roofs into sources of renewable energy while respecting architectural aesthetics.

Discover how Freesuns contributes to the energy transition in Switzerland and beyond, with solutions that combine innovation, ecology, and design.

01.11.2024

FREESUNS FEATURED IN THE NEWS
We're delighted that our tiles were featured in this report on RTS's 12:45 News! The Faculty of Economics building at the University of Neuchâtel is now covered with Freesuns Solaris™ Heritage tiles. A choice made by the canton of Neuchâtel to combine solar energy and respect for heritage. “An installation like this squares the circle,” says Yves-Olivier Joseph, cantonal architect, NE.
Thanks to RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse for this report!

21.10.2024

FREESUNS PLAYER OF THE WEEK!
The integration of photovoltaics into buildings is the preferred option in Switzerland, given the country's urban density. Freesuns specializes in the design of solar tiles that blend in with traditional roofs, and has just completed the renovation of three historic buildings in the town of Neuchâtel. Article in French.

02.10.2024

SOLAR ROOF TILES: WHEN PV IS DISCREET
Photovoltaic installations have an essential role to play in the energy transition. As part of the Freestile project, Freesuns and CSEM have joined forces to develop a new generation of efficient, reliable solar roof tiles that can cover all roofs, even those of protected buildings. Article in French.

14.08.2024

WITH 33,000 SOLAR TILES INSTALLED, THE TOWN OF NEUCHÂTEL IS PLAYING A PIONEERING ROLE
Is Neuchâtel Switzerland's photovoltaic roof tile champion? In any case, thanks to renovation projects launched by the city and the canton, three buildings in the cantonal capital will have been fitted with a total of 33,000 school tiles by the end of the year. We tell you why and how.
Article in French for subscribers

12.04.2024

WHEN A (SUSTAINABLE) ROOF TILE BECOMES A SMALL BUSINESS
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 24Heures newspaper and UBS for this column and for sharing our story!

22.02.2024

“THE COMPANY FREESUNS BUILDS INVISIBLE SOLAR CELLS FOR COMPLICATED ROOFS
This young company from the canton of Vaud wants to make photovoltaic systems possible even on listed buildings.” Article in German

05.02.2024

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 24 HEURES newspaper.

14.12.2023

DISCRETION ON THE ROOF
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 from GO2050, which includes a nice mention for one of our projects in Schwarzenburg (BE). Article in French.

06.02.2023

TECHNOLOGY: HOUSING MOVES TOWARDS "GREEN" INNOVATIONS
What's new in energy solutions for building construction and renovation? Among current trends, many customers want to install not panels but solar tiles.
Article in French.

02.08.2022

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

06.05.2022

"THE ROOF OF THE FUTURE. 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..."

19.07.2021

"SOLAR TILES OR THE ROOFS OF THE FUTURE. 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..." Article in French.

18.05.2021

"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..." Article in French.

17.05.2021

"SOLAR ROOF TILES FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS. 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..." Article in French.

16.05.2021

FREESUNS TILES BLEND IN WITH TRADITIONAL VILLAGE ROOFS.

The latest Freesuns solar tile model launched by Freesuns produces electricity while preserving the aesthetic appearance of old roofs with their terracotta colors. 

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.

Article in French.

01.12.2020

"HOW TO RECONCILE SOLAR ENERGY AND BUILT HERITAGE? Sharing the plot of land of the Grand Chalet in Rossinière (VD), a small building, simple in appearance, conceals a small treasure of technology difficult to detect..." Article in French.

02.07.2020

"ELECTRICITY FROM STONE. Solar modules that look like fibre cement shingles or roof tiles made of stone? The products of a start-up from near Lausanne look promising.... " Article in German.

30.03.2020

"SOLAR TILES FOR NEW AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS... Freesuns says its tiles can be used on historic buildings and can cover 100% of rooftops."

22.03.2020

"THS SOLAR TILE THAT FITS ON NEW AND OLD ROOFS. A Vaud-based start-up launches a roof tile with invisible photovoltaic sensors..." Article and video in French.

13.03.2017

"IN THE SOLAR TILE MARKET, FREESUNS WANTS TO SHINE. The young company from Colombier is launching a range of photovoltaic tiles with the aim of democratising solar energy..." Article in French.

06.03.2017

"A BRILLANT IDEA. A start-up company is launching solar panels in the form of tiles. The creators intend to equip several buildings in the region." Article in French.