1st
in term of 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 2019 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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1st
in term of lowest energy intensity at PPP in Europe
x8
CO2 tax since its implementation in 2008
99%
share of carbon free sources in 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
Oil:
Of total oil imports, 74% are made directly in the form of refined products (8.1 Mt in 2019) and 26% in the form of crude oil (2.8 Mt), which is processed in the Cressier refinery. Since the shutdown of the Collombey refinery in 2015, the share of petroleum products in total oil imports has increased.
Energy Prices
Oil:
Contrary to many other European countries, the price of diesel is higher than the price of gasoline due to a higher excise tax. Both road fuels are exempted from the carbon tax. Taxes account for 54% of the gasoline and 52% of the diesel prices (2019). Prices follow international oil prices.
Energy Consumption
Total energy consumption per capita is 2.8 toe, i.e. 10% below the European average, including 6 700 kWh/cap (22% higher than the European average) (2019).
After dropping by 4%/year between 2013 and 2016, total consumption increased slightly as of 2017 (less than 1%/year) to 24 Mtoe in 2019.
Issues & Prospects
The Energy Strategy 2050 aims for final average energy consumption per capita to drop by 16% by 2020, 43% by 2035 and by 54% by 2050. The share of electricity in final energy consumption is expected to increase from 25% in 2010 to 39% in 2050, while that of oil should drop from 52% in 2010 to 25% in 2050.
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 2019 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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