How many power stations are there in Switzerland?

The following page lists power stations in Switzerland. For traction current see List of installations for 15 kV AC railway electrification in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. There are 556 hydroelectric power plants in Switzerland that have a capacity of at least 300 kW. Some of these are listed below:

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.

How many hydroelectric power plants are in Switzerland?

There are 556 hydroelectric power plants in Switzerland that have a capacity of at least 300 kW. Some of these are listed below: A gas turbine testing facility in Birr AG, belonging to Ansaldo Energia, sometimes feeds up to 740 megawatts into the Swiss electricity grid. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Power plants in Switzerland.

How much electricity does Switzerland use a year?

Switzerland consumed 58.1 terrawatts (TWh) of electricity last year. Around 80% originated from renewable energy sources (68% hydropower and 11% photovoltaics, wind and biomass).

How many electricity supply companies are there in Switzerland?

The electricity supply to Swiss end customers is ensured by some 630 electricity supply companies. Many of the municipal utilities are also responsible for supplying their customers with water and gas.

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.