Most professional activities relating to electricity are regulated in Switzerland. Therefore, holders of for- eign professional qualifications must have these qualifications recognised
READ MOREIn order to prepare Switzerland for these, the Federal Council has developed the Energy Strategy 2050. This should enable Switzerland to make advantageous use of the new starting position and maintain its high supply standard. At the same time the Strategy contributes to reducing Switzerland''s energy-related environmental impact. Documents.
READ MOREThe Swiss electricity supply is almost CO 2-free because, as highlighted in Fig. 1, it consists mainly of nuclear generation and hydropower. The share of hydropower in Switzerland''s electricity production is nearly 60% (storage hydropower plants 31.8%, run of river power plants 24.6%). Nuclear is the second-largest electricity source, producing
READ MOREIn recent years, Switzerland has seen a surge in the amount of energy produced from renewable sources, with hydropower being the main source of electricity in the country. Switzerland has 638 hydroelectricity plants across the country, including the 285m high Grande-Dixence dam, in the canton of Valais.
READ MOREAlign its electricity market regulations with those in the European Union, including on full market opening, while preserving the system of electricity supplies of last resort, and
READ MOREElCom is Switzerland''s independent regulatory authority in the electricity sector. It is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Swiss Federal Electricity Act and the
READ MOREWhere is electricity produced in Switzerland? A new interactive map shows where electricity is produced using water, wind or sun. Over 100,000 plants can be found on the geodata map. To the map. Releases All Java
READ MOREThe country''s production, mainly from hydroelectric power stations, more than covers its requirements during the summer months. In winter, however, Switzerland has to import around 40% of its
READ MOREWhile the issue of power outages is not new and has been debated by the authorities before, the Federal Council has announced the steps it would take if energy becomes scarce in Switzerland. Officials have been hinting that the much-feared shortage of gas, which is used to generate electricity, is not a realistic scenario for Switzerland.
READ MOREA Q&A guide to electricity regulation in Switzerland. The Q&A gives a high-level overview of the domestic electricity market, including domestic electricity
READ MOREBern, 23.06.2022 - In 2021 Switzerland''s final energy consumption increased by 6.3% year-on-year to 794,720 terajoules (TJ). The main reasons for this are the colder weather compared to the previous year and the easing of COVID-19 pandemic containment measures. The 6.3% increase in final energy consumption compared to the previous
READ MORETo ensure the stability of the interconnected grid, it is vital for everyone to abide by the same rules. There are no specific rules for Switzerland. An electricity agreement would enable Swissgrid to participate fully in the development of these rules and to defend Swiss interests. That makes good cooperation and involvement the be-all and
READ MORESwiss energy policy pursues the goal of ensuring a secure supply of affordable and environmentally friendly energy. The basis for this is the article on energy incorporated into the Federal Constitution in 1990, the
READ MOREOpen questions concerning the regulation of state aid (level playing field) Despite the challenges, the Swiss authorities are committed to solving these problems with a new approach. In its negotiations with the EU concerning an electricity agreement, Switzerland is therefore not only trying to secure its position on the European energy
READ MOREAs a referendum has been called, the bill on a secure electricity supply is subject to a popular vote. This will be held on 9 June 2024. If approved, the Act will come into force on 1 January 2025. A consultation on the implementing ordinances must be conducted before the popular vote. The consultation will run from 21 February to 28 May 2024.
READ MORESwiss voters have backed a new law that seeks to accelerate the country''s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energies and reach zero emissions by 2050. In all, 59.1% of voters approved the
READ MORESwiss government changes solar electricity rules. On 2 June 2022, Switzerland''s parliament adopted two motions to accelerate the adoption of solar panels. The first motion aimed to allow private individuals to earn better returns on the electricity they produce. Under the proposal they would be able to sell electricity to other
READ MOREThe Energy Article in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Energy Act, the Federal CO2 Act, the Federal Nuclear Energy Act, the Federal Electricity Supply Act and the Federal
READ MOREOf the total electricity price paid by end consumers, the costs for Swissgrid''s transmission system amount to just under 7 percent on average. A Swiss household like the one described will therefore pay about 92 Swiss francs in 2024. The costs for the power reserve amount to 54 Swiss francs. Various electricity prices in Switzerland
READ MOREPHEV. Regulations. 14. In the last few days, reports in various media outlets have circulated which, at least in their headlines, somewhat luridly suggested that Switzerland was planning driving bans for electric cars. It turns out the truth behind the "news" is not quite that wild. The basis for the reports is the ''Ordinance on
READ MOREBy IER. December 6, 2022. Contact The Expert. Switzerland may ban electric vehicles from being used except for "essential" purposes this winter as government officials plan for a possible energy crisis during the winter
READ MOREThe global energy crisis has also highlighted the need for basic gas market regulation in Switzerland, supported by the creation of an independent gas regulator. Such market reforms will prepare Switzerland for potential integration into the European Union''s internal energy market.
READ MOREThe growth in Swiss electricity demand is a result of increased electrification across sectors as well as the slowly emerging share of hydrogen in the energy mix (Exhibit 2). The largest portion of growth comes from the transport sector 8, in which a strong uptake of EVs is driven by improved economics, favorable regulations, and
READ MOREThe Federal Ordinance on Low-Voltage Installations (SR 734.27) specifies the prerequisites for carrying out work on electrical low-voltage installations and regulates
READ MOREThe Swiss electrical wire color code is based on the European standard. This code uses six different colors to differentiate the various wires used in electrical installations. The colors are black, brown, blue, white, green/yellow, and gray. Each wire type is then further divided into different voltage classes.
READ MOREWhere is electricity produced in Switzerland? A new interactive map shows where electricity is produced using water, wind or sun. Over 100,000 plants can be found on the geodata map. To the map. Releases All Java script is required to display press releases. If you are unable or unwilling to activate Java script you may use the link below to
READ MOREThe Energy Act and its associated ordinance bear section numbers 730 and 730.01, which form the legal basis for the implementation of the SwissEnergy programme. Nuclear
READ MOREThe growth in Swiss electricity demand is a result of increased electrification across sectors as well as the slowly emerging share of hydrogen in the energy mix (Exhibit 2). The largest portion of growth
READ MOREEnergy prices are very low and new technologies are developing apace. The Federal Council, following guidelines laid down by Parliament, has adopted the Energy Strategy 2050 to ensure that Switzerland will continue to have secure energy supplies. Total revision of the Energy Act. Energy Strategy 2050 will be implemented in phases.
READ MOREHistory of the electricity agreement. Switzerland and the EU began negotiations on an electricity agreement in 2007. Since 2012, the EU has made its conclusion dependent on the resolution of institutional issues. The most recent negotiations regarding an electricity agreement were held in July 2018. At the time, they were still
READ MOREMutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the European union and switzerland, list of bodies of EU - equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive
READ MOREThe Energy Strategy 2050 forms the political basis for these objectives. One important pillar of this strategy is the further development of electricity storage capacity in Switzerland. In the next years, three large-scale pumped hydro storage power plants will be connected to the grid. The first, the Limmern pumped storage plant (1 GW), should
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READ MOREThe aim is to conclude negotiations by the end of 2024. In May 2021, the Swiss Federal Council broke off negotiations with the EU concerning a framework agreement, known as the ''Institutional Agreement'' (InstA). Two and a half years later, it is now presenting its new negotiating mandate. Instead of a framework agreement, it is now
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