Switch to the Axpo Group website.

Go to Axpo Group website.

16.02.2021 | Christoph Sutter, Head Division Renewables at Axpo, on the AlpinSolar project

"2/3 more winter power with alpine solar power plant"

In winter, Switzerland produces significantly less power than it consumes. This lacking power in winter has to be imported. The situation will intensify in the upcoming years when nuclear and coal-fired power plants are taken off grid in Switzerland and abroad. This makes it important to find solutions to produce additional power in the winter from renewable sources. The large-scale, alpine power plant in the Glarus Alps will make a contribution. Christoph Sutter, Head Division Renewables at Axpo, spoke with VSE about the project.

Watch the video interview (German only):

More articles for you

Show all

People

Axpo celebrates Swiss hour record with elite para-athlete Roger Bolliger

Leading Partner of PluSport

Read more

Energy market

Heatwaves and geopolitics shape European energy picture

European Energy Markets Monthly, July 2025

Read more

Energy market

Electricity agreement: what it means for consumers

Security of supply and free choice of provider

Read more