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How many hydropower plants are there in Switzerland?

Today (12.31.2024) there are 704 hydropower plants in Switzerland that each have a capacity of at least 300 kilowatts, and these produce an average of around 37,350 gigawatt hours (GWh/y) per annum, 48.4% of which is produced in run-of-river power plants, 47.5 % in storage power plants and approximately 4.1% in pumped storage power plants.

What role does hydropower play in Switzerland's energy production?

Hydropower plays a major role in Switzerland's energy production, with a share of 57.6%. In addition, storage plants are an important factor for power production at short notice and for the changeover of production from summer to winter.

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.

What does the Swiss Federal Office of energy do?

The Swiss Federal Office of Energy deals with policy-related aspects of hydropower (promotion, strategies, perspectives) as well as technical and safety aspects, while the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment is responsible for environmental aspects (residual water, protection of bodies of water).