Paléo Festival scores green energy first for Switzerland
“Our long‑term goal is full energy autonomy," Bastien Bento tells IQ of the introduction of a solar farm to power the festival
News By Eamonn Forde | 12 February 2026
Switzerland’s Paléo Festival Nyon is introducing a solar farm to help power the annual six-day festival, in a first for outdoor music events in the country.
The solar farm, which covers a 470 square-metre area next to the main festival site, will generate at least half of the festival’s electricity requirements. It is made up of 261 photovoltaic panels, which can collectively generate 100,000 kWh per year.
The remaining 50% of its electrical needs will be drawn from a 100%…
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