August 28, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss Hydroelectric Projects Face Major Delays
Sixteen crucial hydroelectric projects of national interest encounter significant setbacks, threatening Switzerland's 2040 winter electricity supply goals.
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- 16 national priority hydroelectric projects in Switzerland are facing significant delays
- Projects will not meet planned winter electricity production targets by 2040
- Only 1.1 TWh can be generated by 2040, instead of planned 2 TWh
By The Numbers
2.0
Terawatt hours (TWh) - Original target for 2040
1.1
Terawatt hours (TWh) - Revised estimate for 2040
1.5
Terawatt hours (TWh) - Expected after full completion
They Said
"The list of projects is to be adjusted following a survey conducted in the second quarter of 2025"