How many large energy storage stations are there in Switzerland

Where is the largest battery energy storage system in Switzerland?

The project in Ingenbohl, Switzerland. Image: EWS AG. Utility EWS AG and developer MW Storage have completed the expansion of a battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Switzerland from 20MW to 28MW, making it the country's largest.

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.

How much electricity does Switzerland produce?

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration in 2023, Switzerland produced 69.5 TWh of electricity, where hydropower accounted for 53%, nuclear energy for 33.3%, renewables for 13.2%, and fossil fuels for only 0.5% (Fig.6). Figure 3. Electricity production in Switzerland

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.