Energy in Switzerland
Switzerland''s energy relies mainly on hydroelectric, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as imported petroleum for cars since Switzerland produces no fossil fuels.
Switzerland
Switzerland''s overall energy consumption in 2021 included petroleum products (43%), electric power (26%), natural gas (15%), and wood and coal (6%). Switzerland is nearly self-sufficient
Switzerland
How much electricity does Switzerland generate each year? Like total energy, the amount of electricity a country generates in total is largely reflected by population size, as well as the average income of
Switzerland Electricity Generation Mix 2025
Switzerland''s electricity mix includes 56% Hydropower, 30% Nuclear and 9% Solar. Low-carbon generation peaked in 2001.
Ruling on Swiss role in EU electricity system skirts existential issues
Electricity sits squarely in that gray zone. Swissgrid, Switzerland''s sole electricity transmission system operator, has long sought to take part in EU power-balancing platforms. On the
Electricity sector in Switzerland
In 2023, Switzerland''s final electricity consumption was 56.1 TWh, a decrease of 1.7% compared to 2022. This reduction is equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 200,000 households.
Electricity statistics
Weekly figures concerning electricity production, international trading and consumption in Switzerland are published for each Wednesday. The resulting tables are updated on a monthly basis.
Electricity in Switzerland
Heavily reliant on water resources for electricity generation, Switzerland produces a surplus of electricity in the summer months but remains a net-import of electricity in the winter...
Switzerland is dependent on electricity exchange with Europe
This chart shows electricity production and national consumption in Switzerland over a period of ten years – from January 2014 to December 2024. The seasonal imbalance between
Switzerland
Switzerland has the lowest carbon intensity among IEA countries, owing to a carbon free electricity sector dominated by nuclear and hydro generation. However, following the 2017 decision