Swissgrid is making the grid fit for the energy future​.

Principles and methods for network planning​ List of all network projects.

A new direct current grid connects wind farms, energy accumulators and consumers in Europe​.

Experts write about topics relevant to network development​.

Swissgrid cooperates with universities to develop the new technologies and methods required to enable the efficient and secure transmission of energy.

For several years now, a fruitful partnership has been developing between Swissgrid and the start-up Gilytics, a spin-off from the ETH Zurich to meet a major challenge in the Swiss energy sector.

Even when there’s little wind, rainfall or sunshine – the demand for electricity will still have to be met after the energy transition. This can be achieved using a range of storage technologies that perform different functions within the energy system.

A large part of the extra-high-voltage grid operated by Swissgrid consists of overhead lines. Electricity pylons ensure the necessary stability and safety for power transmission. The grid comprises around 12,000 pylons and 6,700 kilometres of lines. As the regular monitoring of exposed infrastructure is very time-consuming, Swissgrid launched a feasibility study called «Pylonian» in 2021. The objective was to monitor selected electricity pylons around the clock using sensors based on Internet of Things technology.