1st
lowest energy intensity at PPP in Europe.
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Switzerland energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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Highlights
1st
lowest energy intensity at PPP in Europe.
39 TWh
of additional renewable generation by 2050.
99%
share of carbon free electricity in the power mix.
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Swiss energy sector is highly decentralised and comprises three levels of organisation and decision-making: federal, cantonal, and municipal. The federal State addresses energy issues at a national level such as carbon taxation, nuclear energy, energy efficiencies standards, oil, and gas infrastructures as well as the power transmission grid.
Energy Companies
Electricity:
The electricity sector is highly fragmented, with 900 companies, the vast majority of which are publicly owned (more than 85% of the capital of power utilities is held by the cantons and towns). The three most important vertically integrated companies (Überlandwerke) are Alpiq, Axpo and BKW.
Energy Supply
Resources:
Hydroelectricity is the only national energy resource (125 TWh/year of economically exploitable resources).
Energy Prices
Electricity:
Electricity prices for industry have been rising by 2.3%/year since 2018, reaching €11.3c/kWh in 2021, it had previously declined by 5%/year between 2016 and 2018. Electricity prices for households remained quite stable in 2021 at €19.5c/kWh, after a 3%/year increase between 2018 and 2020.
In 2020, the average prices for industry and for households were both 17% below the EU average.
Energy Consumption
Total energy consumption per capita is 2.7 toe (quite similar to the European average in 2020), including 6 400 kWh/cap (20% higher than the European average) (2020).
Total consumption decreased by 5% in 2020 to 23 Mtoe. Previously, it had been increasing slightly (less than 1%/year) over 2017-2019, after decreasing by 4%/year between 2013 and 2016.
Issues & Prospects
The Energy Strategy 2050 (2017) aims for final average energy consumption per capita to drop by 16% by 2020, 43% by 2035, and by 54% by 2050 (compared to 2000). The 2020 goal has been achieved as the country reached an 18% reduction.
Below is a list of the Switzerland energy market report graphs:
In the Switzerland energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Switzerland energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Switzerland country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Switzerland country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
Projections Data (Excel Sheet)
The Switzerland country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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