Electricity generation in Switzerland

Generation mix for Switzerland averaged over 2019

Fuel Fraction Nuclear 54% Hydro 45% Wind 1% Solar 1% Biomass+Waste 0% Fossil 2% Net Exports (Very variable) 5%

• Exports and imports significant amounts of electricity at different times during the day according to the demand changes. In the winter it is a net importer and in summer a net exporter.
• Large, variable, hydro generation which peaks in summer. This tracks the demand variations.

Evolution of Fuel Mix

Demand Variations during Week (2018)

Diurnal Variations (2018)

Seasonal Variations (Average 2016-2018)