How much does the energy system cost in Switzerland?

In CLI, the per capita energy system cost rises to around 5900 CHF 2019 in 2030 and 8500 CHF 2019 in 2050. Hence, the increase in energy system cost due to the decarbonisation of the Swiss energy system starts at about 200 CHF 2019 /capita and reaches 1500 CHF 2019 /capita in 2050.

Can energy storage improve the security of supply in Switzerland?

At the same time, we are exploring new opportunities for energy storage, which will ultimately improve the security of supply in Switzerland and benefit society as a whole,” says Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx. The airline needs to find economic solutions quickly in order to achieve its own climate targets.

How will achieving net zero impact the energy system in Switzerland?

Achieving net zero targets in Switzerland will increase the per capita energy system cost by 320 to 1390 CHF/year and will rely on carbon capture and negative emissions, according to an energy system modelling analysis of 7 scenarios with different socio-economic and geopolitical contexts.

Could alpine PV be a key role in Switzerland's energy transition?

We already have tried-and-tested solutions in both these areas, notably replacing fossil-fuel heating systems with heat pumps and heating networks and electrifying transport wherever possible. Alpine PV – ideally combined with existing infrastructure – could play a major role in Switzerland’s energy transition.

How does Swiss Energy Vault work?

The Swiss start-up Energy Vault follows the same principle as pumping and turbines. But instead of water, it uses concrete blocks. When there is a surplus of green electricity, these “bricks” are hoisted on top of each other to form a 120-metre tower. They are then “dropped” using gravity to generate electricity.

What is the Swiss energy strategy?

First, the Swiss energy strategy 6 aims to gradually phase out existing nuclear power (safety is the sole criterion for the phase-out time) that supplies 36% of the electricity today. This entails an energy security challenge 7, also confronted by many countries aiming at decommissioning strategic energy supply assets 8.