Independent research, Swiss regulations, real energy numbers — everything you need to make an informed heating decision.
Everything about infrared heating in Switzerland: how radiant heat works, what it costs (from CHF 4,720 for 100 m²), which laws apply, and what TU Dresden, Fraunhofer WKI and Labor S.A. independently measured.
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Heat pump costs in Switzerland vs. infrared heating: purchase price, running costs, subsidies, and when combining both systems makes the most sense.
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Current Swiss heating oil price: about CHF 1.44/litre (as of August 2026). What drives the price, how it has moved, and what the volatility means for your heating costs.
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Ideal indoor humidity (40–60%) and optimal room temperature by room: a values table, measuring tips, and why heating type affects how dry the air feels.
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What does it cost to replace an electric storage heater? Deadlines for Bern & Zurich, a cost comparison against heat pumps, pellets and infrared — plus a step-by-step guide.
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The Climate Protection Act (KIG) restricts fixed electric resistance heaters — but not all electric heating. Cantonal timeline, solar exception, and what it means for infrared panels.
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Heat pump (CHF 45,000) or infrared + solar (CHF 4,720)? Full cost comparison of the four main alternatives, 20-year total ownership costs, and Gebäudeprogramm funding options.
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Why the ceiling is the physically superior position for infrared heating panels, how installation works step-by-step, and how many panels you need for your room — with a concrete sizing table.
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Only CHF 19/year running cost, warm tiles, no fogged mirror, no mould. Why the bathroom is the ideal application for infrared — with IP44 safety zones and sizing guide.
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Infrared heating isn't a miracle solution. We honestly cover where the limits are — from running costs under continuous use to suitability for large, poorly insulated rooms.
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How the patented heating element (EP 3 123 483 B1) inside the porcelain stoneware panel works — and why this design is what makes the TU Dresden measurements of 67°C and 8.52 µm possible.
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6mm porcelain stoneware instead of aluminium or glass: we compare the three surface materials on radiant heat output, VOC emissions (0.043 mg/m³), and everyday durability.
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In force since January 1, 2025: what the Climate Protection Act (KIG) means for heating systems, the timeline through 2030 — and why the solar exception keeps infrared heating compliant.
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Radiant heat raises the surface temperature of cold walls and reduces condensation risk — but it doesn't replace ventilation or fix structural moisture problems. An honest look at the building physics and the limits.
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Switzerland's cantonal energy code has been updated. What MuKEn 2025 means for heating replacement, electric heaters and the solar exception — explained canton by canton.
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Zurich has one of the strictest cantonal energy laws in Switzerland. What homeowners need to know about heating replacement, GEAK requirements and infrared heating exceptions.
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From federal law to cantonal energy codes: how Swiss energy legislation is structured, what applies to heating systems and where infrared heating fits within the framework.
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Storage heaters, convection, infrared or heat pump? An honest comparison of all systems with costs at CHF 0.28/kWh, MuKEn compliance status and a clear recommendation.
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Around 40% of Swiss energy consumption goes to buildings — and heating is the largest share. How zone heating with infrared reduces consumption, backed by real numbers.
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Switzerland's cantonal energy code is requiring end-of-life gas boilers to be replaced with renewable systems. Which cantons have adopted the rules, what Article 4.1 requires, and why ceramic infrared panels qualify as a compliant replacement.
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A 650 W panel draws power at exactly the rate solar produces it in winter. Load-matching maths, self-consumption uplift, and why thermal mass makes infrared the ideal PV companion load.
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Germany's most prestigious technical university tested the SunWave Ceramica to the international infrared heater standard. Radiation efficiency, peak wavelength 8.52 µm, and what it means in practice.
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Fraunhofer WKI tested ceramic panels for TVOC emissions: 0.043 mg/m³ against a limit of 10. What it means for your indoor air quality — and what aluminium panel manufacturers don't advertise.
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Current Swiss energy prices plus independent lab testing: what an infrared panel actually costs to run per month, how it compares to gas, and where thermostat setbacks can lower your gas bill.
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