24.04.2012

First action package for Energy Strategy 2050 confirms need for grid expansion

Swissgrid welcomes the concrete action plan for the reconstruction of the Swiss energy landscape.

01.03.2012

ENTSO-E releases Ten-Year Network Development 2012 package for public consultation

It identifies the need to invest in the refurbishment or construction of roughly 51 500 km of extra high voltage power lines in Europe.

15.02.2012

Keep the balance in the Swiss electricity grid!

Become a grid coordinator. Can you manage to keep the grid stable?

06.02.2012

Cold weather and the Swiss transmission system

Will the current cold spell lead to power blackouts in Switzerland? According to an article in the «NZZ am Sonntag» on 5 February 2012, the issue is being discussed widely in the media. Below you will find answers to important questions regarding the transmission system.

27.01.2012

Security of supply in Central Europe: TSC continues to advance

HEPS-OPS (Croatia) has joined the TSC

10.11.2011

Grid operators and environmental organisations team up to promote sustainable modernisation of electricity grids

The unlocking of Europe's full potential for renewable energy via the modernisation and expansion of its power grids should go hand-in-hand with nature conservation efforts.

07.07.2011

When will the waiting list for cost-covering feed-in remuneration (CRF) be reduced further?

In the 2011 summer session, the National Council accepted two motions requesting that the financial cap for CRF be lifted.