Survey: Electrical topics inspire the Schweizer family
CUSTOMER BAROMETER The "Customer Barometer Renewable Energies" shows that interest in photovoltaics and heat pumps is huge. In the automotive sector, these technologies are expected to reduce dependence on energy imports.
Since 2011, the Renewable Energy Customer Barometer has been conducted as one of the most comprehensive annual surveys of the Swiss population's preferences in energy matters. The study, which was conducted under the scientific direction of the University of St. Gallen in cooperation with the Amag Group, Energie Schweiz and Raiffeisen Schweiz, produced gratifying results for Amag. It confirms the interest of the clientele in the products and services planned with the establishment of Amag Energy and Mobility and the acquisition of the largest PV installer Helion.
Interest for bundling of technologies
44 percent of actual and 67 percent of potential customers are interested in bundling different energy technologies. Photovoltaics top the list. 38 percent of homeowners say they plan to invest in photovoltaics in the next three years. The study also shows that photovoltaics and heat pumps, combined with electric vehicles and battery storage, are a popular way to reduce dependence on imported energy.
Integrated solutions will also be offered by Amag in the future. Following the acquisition of the solar company Helion, the company is expanding its range of services for electromobility. Amag will thus be able to offer solutions for e-mobility with PV systems, heat pumps, battery storage as well as intelligent energy management. The increasing popularity of sustainable energy sources is leading to high demand in the area of sustainable energy supply.
Automobile electric vehicles become dominant
Amag aims to sell more than 70 percent plug-in vehicles in 2030. Together with Helion, the expansion of photovoltaics can be significantly increased, enabling customers to charge their electric cars with self-generated electricity in the future. Amag Import AG already offers interested fleet customers BEV Ultra test drives, where current electric vehicles can be extensively tested over a longer period of time.
