Swiss photovoltaic 6 energy storage capacity

As of the end of December, the country reached a cumulative installed solar power capacity of 3.65 GW. This was enough to cover around 6% of its electricity demand. Storage, demand-side management, sector coupling and smart integration of electromobility are key flexibility options for the future Swiss energy system.

How many solar installations are there in Switzerland?

At the end of December, cumulative solar installations reached 3.65 GW. Switzerland's Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) has revealed this week that the country deployed around 683 MW of PV in 2021 – representing growth of 43% growth over the previous year and demand increasing across all segments.

How much PV will Switzerland deploy in 2021?

Switzerland's Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) has revealed this week that the country deployed around 683 MW of PV in 2021 – representing growth of 43% growth over the previous year and demand increasing across all segments. This confirms figures that were recently provided by network operators.

What is renewable power generation capacity?

Renewable power generation capacity is measured as the maximum net generating capacity of power plants and other installations that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity. For most countries and technologies, the data reflects the capacity installed and connected at the end of the calendar year.

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