Swiss electricity providers warn of 2050 supply problems

Delays in grid expansion and increasing demand threatens Switzerland's stated electricity supply targets for 2050, according to the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (AES). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland is set to reach just 69 of its 100 indexed targets, says AES. By 2035, this is likely to expand to 82 targets, and then deteriorate sharply from 2040. The situation is due to the continuous increase in demand for electricity and the abandonment of nuclear power. + Can Switzerland's power grid keep up with data centres? The index will be measured annually and serves as an early warning system for security of supply. It shows in particular the expected level of supply in the coming years and focuses on the critical winter half-year. According to the AES, it is necessary to increase winter production from renewable sources, upgrade the grid and conclude an electricity agreement. + How the Swiss electricity market works The supply ...