What are the energy storage power stations in Bern

Which energy storage projects have been commissioned in Switzerland?

Axpo commissioned its BESS in February this year while utility Thurplus commissioned a 3MW system in September last year. But Switzerland was the location for one of the largest energy storage projects commissioned in recent years, a 20GWh pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) unit which started operations in June 2022 in the Canton of Valais.

Is MW storage the country's largest battery storage project?

MW Storage is a developer of BESS projects which is also active in the German market, with a 100MW/200MWh project underway that it claimed is the country’s largest. The inauguration ceremony for the BESS project. Image: EWS AG. EWS AG and MW Storage have expanded a battery storage project in Switzerland to 28MW, making it the country's largest.

What role does hydropower play in Switzerland's energy production?

Hydropower plays a major role in Switzerland's energy production, with a share of 57.6%. In addition, storage plants are an important factor for power production at short notice and for the changeover of production from summer to winter.

Why is Switzerland a good source of energy?

Thanks to its storage capabilities, Switzerland plays a central role as an electricity supplier in the European networks. Hydropower is our most important, CO2-free energy source. Hydropower also creates jobs and provides significant funding, most notably to mountain cantons and communes, through various charges and taxes.