Which cities in Zurich Switzerland have energy storage power stations

What is the future of electricity storage in Switzerland?

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 become operational in 2016.

Which energy storage projects have been commissioned in Switzerland?

Axpo commissioned its BESS in February this year while utility Thurplus commissioned a 3MW system in September last year. But Switzerland was the location for one of the largest energy storage projects commissioned in recent years, a 20GWh pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) unit which started operations in June 2022 in the Canton of Valais.

Where can I find energy statistics for Switzerland?

The Swiss Federal Office of Energy compiles statistics concerning Switzerland's energy supply and consumption. You can either download the overall energy statistics for Switzerland, electricity statistics and sector statistics in PDF format, or order them in printed form from the BBL Online Shop.

Why is Switzerland a good source of energy?

Thanks to its storage capabilities, Switzerland plays a central role as an electricity supplier in the European networks. Hydropower is our most important, CO2-free energy source. Hydropower also creates jobs and provides significant funding, most notably to mountain cantons and communes, through various charges and taxes.