Driving Switzerland''s energy transition through digitization
We are harnessing the transformational power of digital technologies to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon society. Context The transition to zero net emissions by 2050 has massive
Power plant profile: Z''Mutt, Switzerland
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The hydro power project consists of 1 turbine. Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines. For more details on Z''Mutt, buy the profile here.
Power plant profile: Innertkirchen, Switzerland
Innertkirchen is a 473.7MW hydro power project. It is located in Bern, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1940 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1942.
Power plant profile: Etzelwerk Altendorf, Switzerland
Etzelwerk Altendorf is a 135MW hydro power project. It is located on Altendorf Limmat river/basin in Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase.
Current and future energy performance of power generation
This study provides a consistent -comparison of the presentday energy performance of power generation technologies, which can be considered relevant for the Swiss context. The analysis
Power plant profile: Mottec, Switzerland
Mottec is a 69MW hydro power project. It is located in Valais, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1959. Buy the profile here.
Power plant profile: Laufenburg
Laufenburg – Switzerland is a 53MW hydro power project. It is located on Rhine river/basin in Aargau, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in
Driving Switzerland''s energy transition through digitization
We are harnessing the transformational power of digital technologies to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon society. Context The transition to zero net emissions by 2050 has massive impacts on the entire energy system.
Power plant profile: Rheinfelden Switzerland
Rheinfelden Switzerland is a 50MW hydro power project. It is located on Rhine river/basin in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in
Power plant profile: Bieudron, Switzerland
Description The project was developed by Grande Dixence. Alpiq Holding, Axpo Power, BKW Energie and Industrielle Werke Basel are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 60%, 13.33%, 13.33% and 13.33% respectively. The gross head and net head of the project are 1,883m and 1,869m respectively. Bieudron underwent through rehabilitation
Seasonal energy balancing in Switzerland: What trade scenarios
Our recent study investigates how Switzerland''s integrated energy system could use power-to-gas, gas-to-power, and other flexible resources to balance seasonal mismatches while complying with national energy policies for sustainability and energy security.
Renewable Energy
In Switzerland, the main focus in the renewable energy sector is on conversion into electricity and district heating. Hydroelectric power has been Switzerland''s greatest source of renewable energy for decades, used above all to produce electricity.
Power plant profile: Limmern, Switzerland
Limmern is a 1,000MW hydro power project. It is located on Muttsee Lake and Limmernsee Lake river/basin in Glarus, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase.
The role of the electric grid in Switzerland''s energy future
The following article outlines four potential pathways that could enable Switzerland to meet its increasing power-supply needs by focusing on the role of the electric grid, factoring in the economic and regulatory feasibility and
The role of the electric grid in Switzerland''s energy future
The following article outlines four potential pathways that could enable Switzerland to meet its increasing power-supply needs by focusing on the role of the electric grid, factoring in the economic and regulatory feasibility and the time required for implementation.
Current and future energy performance of power generation
This study provides a consistent -comparison of the presentday energy performance of power generation technologies, which can be considered relevant for the Swiss context. The analysis covers both renewable power generation technologies such as
ES4T
Switzerland aspires to establish a net-zero energy system, leading the way in innovative solutions for sustainable power generation and consumption. With a dedicated commitment to diminishing carbon footprints, the nation is actively working towards a more environmentally friendly future.
Energy in Switzerland
In 2021, Switzerland operated 682 hydroelectric power stations, accounting for 62% of the nation''s total electricity production. The country also maintains 220 dams, the highest density globally. Notably, the Grande Dixence dam in the Valais canton holds the record as the world''s tallest gravity dam, standing at 285 meters, and supplying power
Power plant profile: Rothenbrunnen, Switzerland
Rothenbrunnen is a 138MW hydro power project. It is located in Graubunden, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a
Top five hydro power plants in development in Switzerland
Of the total global hydro capacity, 1.17% is in Switzerland. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Switzerland, according to GlobalData''s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment.
Current and future energy performance of power generation technologies
The analysis covers both renewable power generation technologies such as hydro power, wind power and photovoltaics, which are at the core of Switzerland''s Energy Strategy 2050, and nuclear and fossil-fuel based technologies that are heavily used in neighbouring countries and are relevant given Switzerland''s integration in the European
How Switzerland is serving as a global model for
But no country, Switzerland included, can afford to be complacent in the face of the global challenges that humanity faces. It is becoming increasingly apparent that technological innovation will be central to
Current and future energy performance of power generation technologies
The analysis covers both renewable power generation technologies such as hydro power, wind power and photovoltaics, which are at the core of Switzerland''s Energy Strategy 2050, and
Power plant profile: Grimsel II, Switzerland
Grimsel II is a 392MW hydro power project. It is located on Oberaar river/basin in Bern, Switzerland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project commenced construction in 1973. Buy the profile here.