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We shape the energy of tomorrow

Axpo is driven by a single purpose – to enable a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is Switzerland's largest producer of electricity and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. Axpo combines the experience and expertise of about 7500 employees who are driven by the passion for innovation, collaboration and impactful change. Using cutting-edge technologies, Axpo innovates to meet the evolving needs of its customers in over 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia. 

7500

Employees

100+

Years of experience

30+

Countries

Together with its partners, Axpo operates more than 100 power plants in Switzerland. Our climate-friendly Swiss electricity mix features reduced CO2 emissions and consists of hydropower, biomass, solar, wind and nuclear energy. We are not only the largest producer of hydropower but also the largest producer of renewable energy in Switzerland. We supply our customers with up to 3200 MW of capacity via a 2200-kilometre distribution network (110, 50 and 16 kilovolts).

In Europe, Axpo focuses on solar and wind energy with investments in technically and economically suitable locations. Our wind farm portfolio includes plants in France, Italy and Northern Europe. Through our subsidiary Volkswind, we also contribute our expertise to the planning, project mapping and construction of wind farms. With our subsidiary Urbasolar, we are active in the entire solar energy value chain.

Media releases

03.06.2026

Axpo launches power balancing services in Hungary

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02.06.2026

Axpo feeds solar energy into the German grid for the first time

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01.06.2026

Roland Leuenberger takes over as Axpo chair from Thomas Sieber

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We enable a sustainable future by providing innovative energy solutions

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Axpo Group

We produce, trade and distribute energy in Switzerland and internationally.

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Values & Strategy

For a sustainable energy supply: Purpose, Values and Strategy.

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Key figures

Axpo’s latest business results in numbers for investors, analysts and everyone interested.

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Sustainability

We are dedicated to upholding sustainability criteria in operations.

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Locations

We are active in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.

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News & Stories

How Axpo and Iron Mountain Data Center are contributing to a more sustainable future for data centres

Powering Europe's digital infrastructure

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Where does the uranium for the Beznau and Leibstadt nuclear power plants come from?

Nuclear Fuel

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Implicit Subsidies for Solar Systems through Self-Consumption?

Grid Financing as a Challenge

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