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380 kV line

380 kV line

220 kV line

220 kV line

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20 April 2018 | News

Information about balance energy prices in March 2018

An unusual imbalance led to a major shortfall in the Swiss control area on 31 March 2018. Consequently, Swissgrid had to use large quantities of positive tertiary energy over a lengthy period.

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23 March 2018 | Media release

Tariffs for transmission grid decrease again in 2019

Swissgrid will significantly reduce the tariffs for using the Swiss transmission grid again in 2019. A typical four-person household will now pay an average of CHF 45 a year for Swissgrid’s services. This amounts to around 5% of annual electricity costs.

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16 March 2018 | Media release

Andreas Rickenbacher leaves Swissgrid Board of Directors

The decision comes in the wake of his appointment as a representative of the Canton of Bern to the Board of Directors of BKW.

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Swissgrid's environment is demanding and at times complex. But our thematic dossiers give you a good overview of the National Grid Company's wide-ranging activities. Find out more about subjects like emissions, technologies and the grid in our dossiers.

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