When will the Serfontana photovoltaic system be completed?

The construction application is being submitted to the authorities. The complete reopening of Serfontana is scheduled for the spring of 2027. The precise timing for the start of the works will depend on the authorisation process and municipal and cantonal approvals.

How much energy will the plant produce and how will it be used?

The plant will have a power of 1,736 kWp and will produce about 1,900 MWh per year. 75% (1,425 MWh) will be self-consumed by the shopping centre; 25% (475 MWh) will be fed into the local network and purchased by AGE SA for its customers in the territory.

How will the coverage protect vehicles and visitors?

The facility will cover approximately 9,700 m² (car parks and traffic lanes) and will offer protection from the sun and bad weather, as well as generate renewable energy. The dual function combines energy production with improved comfort for cars and people.

What technology does the photovoltaic system use?

The photovoltaic modules are mounted on folding cables. At night they automatically retract to the edges of the structures. A weather algorithm controls the system autonomously and protects it in the event of a storm, hail or snow, ensuring the safety and durability of the system.

How was the local community involved in the project?

Serfontana chose to present the project to the residents before the construction application, to establish a transparent dialogue. This allows citizens to know the intervention in its entirety and to take part in the public consultation phases.

Serfontana accelerates with photovoltaic system at the parking lot (cross-border guide)

Di Redazione Frontaliere Ticino · Published on 19 August 2026

Modern photovoltaic parking canopy with innovative solar modules in sunny Ticino landscape.

Centro comercial di Morbio Inferiore realizes photovoltaic coverage of 1,736 kWp: 1,900 MWh per year of renewable energy by spring 2027.

Context

In a nutshell

1,736 kWp photovoltaic system on the South parking lot of Serfontana in Morbio Inferiore
Annual production: 1,900 MWh, of which 75% self-consumed by the shopping centre
Full reopening of Serfontana scheduled for spring 2027 with new sustainable infrastructure
Innovative technology with foldable modules on cables and automatic storm control

Key facts

What: Partial photovoltaic coverage of the South parking lot of Serfontana
Power: 1,736 kWp (about 3,470 photovoltaic modules)
Production: 1,900 MWh per year of renewable energy
Self-consumption: 75% (1,425 MWh) from the activities of the shopping centre
Network input: 25% (475 MWh) in the local network managed by AGE SA
Surface: Approximately 9,700 m² covered (car parks and traffic lanes)
Partner: AGE SA and aventron AG (specialized in renewable plants)
ITER: Construction application in the submission phase; conclusion of the spring 2027 project

The Serfontana Shopping Centre in Morbio Inferiore continues its path of sustainable transformation with a new strategic intervention: the creation of a partial photovoltaic roof of the South car park. The project is part of the complete redevelopment of the shopping centre, which is scheduled to reopen in full in the spring of 2027.

The initiative represents a further step in Serfontana's path towards establishing itself as one of Switzerland's most sustainable business hubs.

Operational details

The project is not only an investment in the production of clean energy. The new roof will cover an area of approximately 9,700 m² and will include both car parks and traffic lanes. In this way, the infrastructure will take on a dual function: it will generate renewable energy and offer vehicles and visitors significant protection from the sun and bad weather.

Thisaspect is particularly relevant for the Ticino area, where the energy transition and the improvement of energy efficiency in commercial establishments are priority objectives at cantonal and federal level. The combination of direct on-site energy production and immediate use makes it possible to optimise energy flows, avoiding waste and improving the overall sustainability of the commercial operation.

Landscape integration and community engagement

The landscape interventions have been studied with a view to environmental redevelopment. The necessary actions on existing vegetation will be compensated by appropriate replacement and enhancement measures. This is intended to better integrate the plant into the surrounding environment and promote local biodiversity.

Even before the submission of the construction application, Serfontana chose to share the project with the local community, establishing a transparent dialogue with the residents and immediately illustrating the

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Innovative technology and system protection

From a technological point of view, the work focuses on an innovative technique: the photovoltaic modules are mounted on cables so that they can be folded and at night they are automatically retracted to the edges of the respective structures. A meteorological algorithm controls its operation autonomously. In the event of a storm, hail or snowfall, the system takes the modules to a protected position, preserving their integrity and ensuring maximum safety of the system. This solution represents a concrete example of how sustainable technology can be integrated with elements of resilience and adaptability to climatic phenomena.

Although the construction application has not yet been formally submitted, the process is at an advanced stage of development. The prior involvement of the municipal and cantonal authorities, which have already expressed a favourable opinion, represents a positive signal for the continuation of the project. This approach allows residents to learn about the intervention and take part in the public consultation phases.

How to follow the evolution of the project

Interested citizens and residents will be able to follow the evolution of the project through the municipal and cantonal information channels once the construction application is filed. The complete reopening of the Serfontana is scheduled for the spring of 2027, and this photovoltaic project represents one of the last

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Serfontana photovoltaic system be completed?: The construction application is being submitted to the authorities. The complete reopening of Serfontana is scheduled for the spring of 2027. The precise timing for the start of the works will depend on the authorisation process and municipal and cantonal approvals.
How much energy will the plant produce and how will it be used?: The plant will have a power of 1,736 kWp and will produce about 1,900 MWh per year. 75% (1,425 MWh) will be self-consumed by the shopping centre; 25% (475 MWh) will be fed into the local network and purchased by AGE SA for its customers in the territory.
How will the coverage protect vehicles and visitors?: The facility will cover approximately 9,700 m² (car parks and traffic lanes) and will offer protection from the sun and bad weather, as well as generate renewable energy. The dual function combines energy production with improved comfort for cars and people.
What technology does the photovoltaic system use?: The photovoltaic modules are mounted on folding cables. At night they automatically retract to the edges of the structures. A weather algorithm controls the system autonomously and protects it in the event of a storm, hail or snow, ensuring the safety and durability of the system.
How was the local community involved in the project?: Serfontana chose to present the project to the residents before the construction application, to establish a transparent dialogue. This allows citizens to know the intervention in its entirety and to take part in the public consultation phases.