The plus for people and the environment Grolimund + Partner is a specialist engineering firm with five locations and 40 years of experience.

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Acoustic assessment of PV systems on motorways

Acoustic assessment of PV systems on motorways

In the Energy Strategy 2050, solar energy plays a primary role in Switzerland's future energy supply. In addition to locations such as building facades and roofs, the potential of photovoltaic (PV) arrays along transport infrastructure (retaining walls, noise barriers, etc.) has also come into focus. The installation of solar panels there can influence sound propagation and can either reduce noise (as an obstacle) or increase it (as a reflective surface). As part of a pilot project on behalf of the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), G+P accompanied the acoustic assessment of a planned PV system along a section of motorway, focusing in particular on reflections, which can lead to undesirable increases in noise for local residents.

Grolimund + Partner creates added value in all areas of its offering.

We are leaders in our specialist areas of outdoor noise, road surface acoustics, building physics, software and research & development. We provide high-quality services and develop solutions that benefit people and the environment.

areas of expertise

Environmental noise

Environmental noise

Road surface acoustics

Road surface acoustics

Building physics

Building physics

Software

Software

Research & Development

Research & Development

Office Management

Office Management

Highlights

One year of communicating values

One year of communicating values

In January 2024, as "The New Boss", I explained in a video statement what is important to us and to me at G+P. After almost a year as the new CEO, it's time for a little look back. Our values take centre stage. Values are a key success factor, especially for SMEs like us.
40 years of G+P: Celebrating creativity

40 years of G+P: Celebrating creativity

To mark our 40th anniversary, we launched a creative challenge for our customers - the folding puzzle! It was about more than just skill: originality and creative staging took centre stage. The entries overwhelmed us and we are proud to honour the three most original contributions. But for us, every participant is a winner!
Our 40th anniversary

Our 40th anniversary

A weekend full of memories in Châteaux-d'Oex. Last weekend, we celebrated a special event: 40 years of company history. Our anniversary trip to Châteaux-d'Oex was a complete success, bringing us together with 60 employees from various branches. Thanks to bright sunshine, a great atmosphere and a varied programme, this weekend will remain unforgettable.
Pius Leuba

«As an energy and sustainability consultant, I enjoy supporting clients in making their buildings more durable, comfortable, productive and efficient. I am particularly fascinated by the systemic interrelationships and finding holistic solutions in this context.»

Pius Leuba

Team

Mathias von Arx

«G+P allows me to work in an area where I can influence the achievement of kilma targets on a small scale. By planning energy-optimized buildings, we can actively influence the CO2 footprint. The daily work with the great team of G+P is a pleasure. In addition, I was able to meet my wonderful wife at G+P.»

Mathias von Arx

Team

Felix Schlatter

«What I appreciate about G+P is the extremely broad field of activity, which ranges from normal project work to conference participation and international research collaboration. Likewise, I think it's great that the coffee break can be actively used to compare current conditions in the mountains, which creates a welcome balance between work and free time.»

Felix Schlatter

Team

Christian Huber

«The execution of applied research projects, GIS evaluations as well as various measurement campaigns in the field brings great variety to G +P, which is very important to me personally in my work.»

Christian Huber

Team

Christoph Ammann

«Together with our customers and partners, we at G+P solve challenging problems and develop new solutions on a daily basis. Working on these projects gives me a lot of pleasure.»

Christoph Ammann

Team

Björn Probst

«G+P was and is my first permanent position after graduation. Mutual trust, the opportunity to reconcile family and career, constant new challenges and a team to steal horses will not change this anytime soon.»

Björn Probst

Team

Laurent Cosandey

«I am fortunate to work with people who share the core values of ethics, trust and listening, and who are committed to providing quality service for the benefit of projects that matter to people. My motivation is to promote and develop this culture.»

Laurent Cosandey

Team

Manuel Kunz

«As part of the pavement acoustics team, I carry out acoustic measurements throughout Switzerland and evaluate the measurement results in the office. In doing so, I particularly appreciate the thematic reference to my geography studies. In addition, unlike many of my fellow students, the combination of my professional activities and my studies was made extremely easy for me by the possibility of flexible working hours, for which I am extremely grateful.»

Manuel Kunz

Team

David Karlicek

«What I appreciate most about G+P is the wide range of building physics topics that we are able to deal with on a daily basis as part of an outstanding team. It is a personal concern of mine to support and accompany our customers every day on their way to greater energy efficiency and sustainability. In this way, I can make a personal contribution to a ‘greener’ world of tomorrow, both for the general public and for my two small children, for whom I have plenty of time thanks to my ‘daddy day’ and 80% workload.»

David Karlicek

Team

Tina Saurer

«An inspiring working environment, a motivated dynamic team, a varied work with clients from all over Switzerland, as well as the opportunity to always develop professionally and personally inspire me anew every day at G+P.»

Tina Saurer

Team