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Innovation 10.01.2025

Green waste: artificial intelligence detects foreign matter

Innovative pilot project at Axpo's Chavornay fermentation plant

Renewable energy 20.12.2024

Special construction site - extraordinary insights

Work on the Gigerwald dam is going according to plan, even in the middle of winter

Renewable energy 19.12.2024

Why wind energy is indispensable

Winter energy share exceeding 70%

Energy market 10.12.2024

Weather and politics keep European energy markets busy in November

European Energy Markets Monthly, December 2024

Energy market 09.12.2024

EU energy policy vs. security policy

Paradigm shift in European energy policy?

Innovation 09.12.2024

Open innovation at Axpo: working together for the future of energy

Joint innovation for a sustainable energy future

Sustainability 05.12.2024

Sustainability as a roadmap to the future

Sustainability is a central part of Axpo’s corporate strategy

Energy market 05.12.2024

Price increases in the control energy market – the background

Stronger fluctuations in the grid

Innovation 04.12.2024

A new role for Axpo in hydropower

Many hydropower plant licences will expire in the coming years

Innovation 03.12.2024

CKW launches a future-facing model for electricity pricing

New electricity tariff 

People 02.12.2024

Jobs for the future

Ambition 2030: 600+ apprentices

Energy market 28.11.2024

French vegetable farmers rely on Axpo’s expertise

Growing business

Energy market 12.11.2024

Navigating structural tightness and growing uncertainty as winter approaches

European Energy Markets Monthly, November 2024

Renewable energy 01.11.2024

‘Humans remain the deciding factor’

The Mauvoisin power plants were also severely affected by the storms

Renewable energy 01.11.2024

‘How can we better protect our installations?’

The Saas Valley in the canton of Valais was hit by two severe storms this summer

Renewable energy 01.11.2024

‘It all happened so fast’

Misox: The effects of the storm can still be felt today – including at the Axpo power plants.

Renewable energy 31.10.2024

Does the new Electricity Act provide a suitable framework for the integration of solar energy?

Grid stability as a challenge

Innovation 31.10.2024

InCube 2024: five days of innovation on the Paradeplatz

InCube Challenge

Energy market 10.10.2024

Price swings amid volatile weather, market speculation, and geopolitical risks

European Energy Markets Monthly, October 2024

Energy market 27.09.2024

No room for experimenting with the WACC

Notwendigen Netzausbau nicht gefährden

Renewable energy 27.09.2024

Green Deal Team: Keeping the EU on track for climate neutrality in 2050?

EU energy & climate policy: 2024 - 2029

People 24.09.2024

Expert insights on Energy’s next decade

Axpo Netherlands: the first 10 years

People 23.09.2024

Turbocharging Axpo’s Growth

The ins and outs of investing in a renewable future

Energy market 17.09.2024

Gearing up for the winter season

European Energy Markets Monthly, September 2024

Innovation 16.09.2024

Data Analytics for the Grid of the Future

"Open Innovation" at Axpo

Renewable energy 02.09.2024

Seven reasons to build wind power plants in Switzerland

Wind power generates winter electricity

People 28.08.2024

Sharing knowledge and new ideas

Engineering Power Conference

People 28.08.2024

Sharing knowledge and new ideas

Engineering Power Conference

Energy market 14.08.2024

Hot weather and bullish risks test European markets

European Energy Markets Monthly, August 2024

Renewable energy 29.07.2024

Electricity market regulation 2024 – interim summary

There’s still plenty to do

Energy market 26.07.2024

10 facts about nuclear power

What’s true and what’s false with regard to nuclear power?

Innovation 09.07.2024

Hydrone propels pilot expertise sky-high

Aerial efficiency: monitoring power plants and the grid using drones

Energy market 09.07.2024

Weather and politics strong drivers of energy markets

European Energy Markets Monthly, July 2024

Innovation 08.07.2024

Pigniu reservoir: the first-ever removal of deposited sediments via flushing

The Pigniu reservoir of Kraftwerke Ilanz AG was temporarily completely emptied

Energy regulations 27.06.2024

Additional regulation for electricity companies with ‘systemic importance’?

In the wake of the energy crisis, the Federal Council has presented a draft for the regulation of electricity companies with ‘systemic importance.’

Energy politics 25.06.2024

Shifting majorities: from centre-left to centre-right

EU elections

Energy market 14.06.2024

Growing business: how Axpo is helping French greenhouse farmers

Innovative partnerships in France

Energy market 11.06.2024

Weather and geopolitics shape European energy markets

European Energy Markets Monthly, June 2024

International business 31.05.2024

Gas decarbonisation and hydrogen package

EU internal gas market: More green & low-carbon molecules

Energy market 16.05.2024

Weather shifts and renewables drive market volatility

European Energy Markets Monthly, May 2024

Renewable energy 26.04.2024

The electricity law – putting a key argument of its opponents to the test

Nature and landscape conservation are not being compromised

People 24.04.2024

Learning by doing

Working on the right kind of energy problems

People 24.04.2024

Learning by doing

Working on the right kind of energy problems

Energy market 10.04.2024

March saw mix of mild weather and supported fuel markets

European Energy Markets Monthly, April 2024

Renewable energy 10.04.2024

A refuge for birds, fish and beavers

The Hydropower Tour de Suisse – Aarekraftwerk Klingnau AG

People 05.04.2024

Reichenau: green hydrogen production ready for take-off

Security of supply? We take care of it – today with Luka Cuderman

People 05.04.2024

Reichenau: green hydrogen production ready for take-off

Security of supply? We take care of it – today with Luka Cuderman

Sustainability 06.03.2024

Axpo’s climate strategy: ambitious and challenging in equal measure

Net zero ambition 

Renewable energy 27.02.2024

Stabilising the Electricity Grid with Water from the Valle Mesolcina

Important task in the remote mountain world

Renewable energy 27.02.2024

Full market liberalisation: opportunity, not a must

Supplier choice for small-scale consumers too?

Energy regulations 26.02.2024

Using CfDs, PPAs and liquid wholesale markets to combat volatility and high electricity prices

Agreement on the reform of the EU’s electricity market design

Energy market 13.02.2024

Bearish momentum persists despite cold spell

European Energy Markets Monthly, February 2024

People 07.02.2024

Enriching views and insights Adrians assignment in Malmö

Adrian Meier, Trainee Machine Learning Engineering, joined the Physical Optimization & Struc-turing desk in Malmö for his second assignment. He gives us an in-depth insight into his daily life in Sweden.

People 07.02.2024

Enriching views and insights Adrians assignment in Malmö

Adrian Meier, Trainee Machine Learning Engineering, joined the Physical Optimization & Struc-turing desk in Malmö for his second assignment. He gives us an in-depth insight into his daily life in Sweden.

Renewable energy 29.01.2024

H2 demand: a look into the crystal ball

Potential, costs and visions for the future of hydrogen

Energy politics 25.01.2024

What does 2024 have in store for the Swiss electricity market?

Momentum for increased regulation continues

Energy politics 23.01.2024

Switzerland – EU electricity agreement: breakthrough in 2024?

Swiss Federal Council and European Commission present draft negotiating mandates

Energy market 16.01.2024

Bearish 2023 looks set to continue

European Energy Markets Monthly, January 2024

People 10.01.2024

Kickstarting my career with Axpo’s Trainee programme

From Poland to Madrid: A Comprehensive Exploration of Axpo's Trainee Programme

People 10.01.2024

Kickstarting my career with Axpo’s Trainee programme

From Poland to Madrid: A Comprehensive Exploration of Axpo's Trainee Programme

Energy politics 19.12.2023

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on energy market transparency

On 17 November 2023, the European Parliament and the Council found a political agreement on the ongoing reform of the Regulation on Energy Market.

Energy market 12.12.2023

First cold snap is no sweat for Europe’s energy markets

First cold snap is no sweat for Europe’s energy markets

People 07.12.2023

Scaling up a business while keeping its DNA

A Dutchman with a knack for smooth sailing

People 04.12.2023

“A lot more specialists are required for the energy transition”

Interview with Axpo COO Henriette Wendt

Sustainability 04.12.2023

Sustainability at Axpo

Ambitious net-zero ambitions

Energy market 04.12.2023

Powering the energy transition with PPAs

A pioneer in power purchase agreements

Renewable energy 04.12.2023

Axpo accelerates Swiss solar initiative

In alpine, midland and urban areas

People 04.12.2023

“A lot more specialists are required for the energy transition”

Interview with Axpo COO Henriette Wendt

Commitment 30.11.2023

Christoph Brand on the response to the new Power Switcher

“The solution is a good mix of different technologies”

People 29.11.2023

Secure power supply impossible without trade

Secure power supply impossible without trade

People 29.11.2023

Secure power supply impossible without trade

Secure power supply impossible without trade

Energy market 17.11.2023

Abundant supply and subdued demand offset geopolitical risks

European Energy Markets Monthly, November 2023

Renewable energy 26.10.2023

Modern Axpo power plant produces energy for 14,000 households

Rüchlig power plant – a modern understatement in the centre of Aarau

Renewable energy 19.10.2023

More renewable energy, smaller market role

The future of the Swiss electricity market following the consolidation bill

Energy market 09.10.2023

Mild weather and renewed nuclear confidence blunt winter risks

European Energy Markets Monthly, October 2023

People 04.10.2023

20 years of Axpo Nordic: from start-up to industry leader

A story of passion, expertise and trust

People 04.10.2023

20 years of Axpo Nordic: from start-up to industry leader

A story of passion, expertise and trust

Energy politics 26.09.2023

The consolidation bill is an important step towards implementing the energy transition

Further measures required to expand renewable energies

Renewable energy 19.09.2023

What’s behind the electricity price increases

Basic electricity supply prices are rising

People 14.09.2023

Lots of expertise, pizza and the Axpo community in Baden

Engineering Power Conference 2023

Energy politics 14.09.2023

Higher renewable targets for 2030 & better tools to implement them?

Revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive

People 14.09.2023

Lots of expertise, pizza and the Axpo community in Baden

Engineering Power Conference 2023

Innovation 13.09.2023

Collaborating with startups for a more sustainable future

The Power of Open Innovation at Axpo

Renewable energy 12.09.2023

Alp da Schnaus used in many and varied ways

Combining leisure, nature and energy generation in Ilanz/Glion

Energy market 12.09.2023

Markets shift towards bearish conditions

European Energy Markets Monthly, September 2023

People 11.09.2023

About robots and floating PV plants

Axpo Innovation Week: Engineering Power Conference 2023

People 11.09.2023

About robots and floating PV plants

Axpo Innovation Week: Engineering Power Conference 2023

Renewable energy 01.09.2023

Premiere in the Canton of Schwyz

Axpo and EWS give new impetus with first alpine solar plant in Canton Schwyz

People 30.08.2023

Annual overhaul keeps KKB in shape

Security of supply? We take care of it – today with Nicolai Braun

People 30.08.2023

Annual overhaul keeps KKB in shape

Security of supply? We take care of it – today with Nicolai Braun

International business 18.08.2023

Will the EU have enough money to finance its climate industry ambitions?

The Green Deal Industrial Plan

Renewable energy 18.08.2023

Reserve power plants as part of the Swiss electricity system

Drawing energy only in an emergency

Energy market 17.08.2023

Winter supply outlook improves despite mixed market signals

European Energy Markets Monthly, August 2023

Renewable energy 16.08.2023

Hydrogen from the Rhine – a key pillar of Switzerland’s energy future

Axpo will produce up to 350 tonnes of hydrogen per year from Rhine water

Energy market 15.08.2023

Myths and facts: 12 common misconceptions about electricity

Myths and misconceptions can be highly persistent

People 09.08.2023

Tools for the ‘grid doctors’

Security of supply? We take care of it – today with Cassandra Lehmann

People 09.08.2023

Tools for the ‘grid doctors’

Security of supply? We take care of it – today with Cassandra Lehmann

Renewable energy 07.08.2023

Green hydrogen simply explained

Axpo goes for H2 as an energy carrier

International business 03.08.2023

From start-up to value-added trader

Axpo Singapore’s Managing Director on building a successful business from scratch

People 18.07.2023

PluSport Day combines sport, fun and inclusion

Stronger together: PluSporttag is much more than a sporting event

Renewable energy 18.07.2023

EU Nature Restoration Law narrowly survives crucial vote

European Parliament split over environmental policy

Renewable energy 18.07.2023

Full acceleration of approval procedures

Currently we are taking too long

People 18.07.2023

PluSport Day combines sport, fun and inclusion

Stronger together: PluSporttag is much more than a sporting event

Energy market 17.07.2023

Negative electricity price: Predictable trend?

Simply explained: Why the electricity price can be negative

Energy market 12.07.2023

Fuels uncertainty lifts energy prices despite bearish power fundamentals

European Energy Markets Monthly, July 2023

Renewable energy 26.06.2023

"We still have the spirit and passion of the early days"

Interview with Katja Stommel on Volkswind's 30th anniversary

People 21.06.2023

“I take climate change very seriously”

Working in an industry that is part of the solution – an originator’s perspective

Energy regulations 21.06.2023

Satisfactory, reliable framework conditions are essential to facilitate investment

Facilitating investment in the development of renewable energies requires an adequate framework

People 21.06.2023

“I take climate change very seriously”

Working in an industry that is part of the solution – an originator’s perspective

People 20.06.2023

Enriching views and insights

Adrian's assignment in Malmö

People 20.06.2023

Enriching views and insights

Adrian's assignment in Malmö

Sustainability 16.06.2023

95% less CO2 by 2040?

Scientists publish report in support of European Green Deal

Energy market 14.06.2023

Surging renewables bring an optimism that summer will test

European Energy Markets Monthly, June 2023

Innovation 13.06.2023

Power increase improves electricity supply in the Untere Aaretal

The region will thus benefit from a sustainable energy supply

People 07.06.2023

Advancing the energy transition with long-term contracts

Security of supply? We’re on it, says Laurent Nanzer

People 07.06.2023

Advancing the energy transition with long-term contracts

Security of supply? We’re on it, says Laurent Nanzer

Renewable energy 25.05.2023

The six main basics of hydropower

Clean, efficient and important for security of supply

Renewable energy 17.05.2023

Renewables on the rise throughout the world

Renewables like PV and wind are booming – but we need even more growth

Energy regulations 16.05.2023

Where is winter electricity going to come from?

Only the right regulatory conditions will ensure rapid expansion

Energy regulations 15.05.2023

National elections and energy prices dominate the debate

EU electricity market: reform in difficult times

People 11.05.2023

Disconnecting powerlines without interrupting supply – how?

Security of supply? We take care of it - today with Rainer Lietzow

Innovation 11.05.2023

The Power of Sustainable Innovation: Together towards NET-Zero

Axpo and start-up accelerator Bluelion agree on partnership

People 11.05.2023

Disconnecting powerlines without interrupting supply – how?

Security of supply? We take care of it - today with Rainer Lietzow

People 10.05.2023

“Service with the passion of a start-up”

Happy 20th birthday, Axpo Deutschland!

People 10.05.2023

“Service with the passion of a start-up”

Happy 20th birthday, Axpo Deutschland!

Energy market 09.05.2023

California’s duck curve visits Europe | Axpo

European Energy Markets Monthly, May 2023

Renewable energy 08.05.2023

Caischavedra – A giant yesterday, a dwarf today

Thirty years ago, Axpo built the largest solar plant of the time in the Swiss Alps

Renewable energy 05.05.2023

Large-scale alpine solar plant "Ovra Solara Magriel" in the starting blocks

Solar offensive forges ahead: 10-megawatt plant above Disentis

People 28.04.2023

Celebrating ten years of our traineeship programme

Bigger, better, bolder in supporting our future talent

People 28.04.2023

Celebrating ten years of our traineeship programme

Bigger, better, bolder in supporting our future talent

Renewable energy 18.04.2023

Wind power – yes please!

Swiss wind energy: getting the locals on board

Energy market 17.04.2023

Joint gas purchasing: hope for the EU - but without Switzerland?

Swiss companies can only participate in new platform as sellers

Energy regulations 17.04.2023

Solar power, not blanket bans

The ‘site dependency’ criterion is slowing expansion

Renewable energy 13.04.2023

For more winter power

The largest alpine solar plant in the production profile

Energy market 12.04.2023

Winter ends with relief, but new challenges arise

European Energy Markets Monthly, April 2023

People 30.03.2023

#myStart@Axpo – Meet Przemek

Przemysław Dudek joined Axpo Poland in October 2020 as an intern in the SME analytics department. Over the past years, he has been developing in data analytics, eventually taking the position of SME Senior Analyst.

Axpo Group 27.03.2023

Time to look to the future

Management audit finds no major shortcomings or cause for complaint

Energy market 20.03.2023

European Commission publishes proposals to revise EU internal electricity market

Evolution instead of hasty revolution

Energy regulations 17.03.2023

More Renewables, More Regulation

Mantelerlass: after the National Council, a mixed picture emerges

Energy market 16.03.2023

Beware of emerging supply risks

European Energy Markets Monthly, March 2023

Innovation 14.03.2023

The first partner power plant in Switzerland

Wägital power plant: a model student among pioneer plants

Renewable energy 09.03.2023

The wind has shifted

Swiss wind energy: insignificant today – a pillar for reliable supply tomorrow

Energy market 08.03.2023

Natural hydrogen: More than just a hope?

Discoveries of natural hydrogen are accumulating

Renewable energy 01.03.2023

Expansion of renewables and nature protection? No contradiction

Politics and industry want faster expansion of PV, wind and hydropower

Energy market 15.02.2023

Regulatory activities in the Swiss electricity market

A guide to short-term and long-term measures

Energy regulations 14.02.2023

EU internal electricity market: Better protection against extreme price fluctuations?

European Commission seeks proposals to revise electricity trading and support instruments

Energy market 14.02.2023

Markets reverting to traditional price anchors

European Energy Markets Monthly, February 2023

Commitment 20.01.2023

Security of supply: the Axpo top ten

Over a hundred years of reliability: the key role of Axpo in Switzerland’s power supply

Sustainability 19.01.2023

Axpo Italy powers ambitious e-scooter sharing service

Need a ride? Rent one!

Energy market 21.12.2022

Supply security: a combination of production, trade and market

Switzerland’s current energy supply has grown historically. The system has been continuously adapted and improved due to technological and social changes. The interaction between trade and production is of fundamental importance. An analysis by Polynomics has come to the conclusion that trading increases not only efficiency, but ultimately also supply security.

Innovation 16.12.2022

For more security of supply: Hydropower goes digital

Tour de Suisse of Hydropower, part 4

Energy market 07.12.2022

Market distortions of the past months

Axpo in a ‘perfect storm’

Energy market 07.12.2022

Inextricable link between electricity production and trading

Business model combines strengths in production and trading

Renewable energy 07.12.2022

Axpos photovoltaic ambition for Switzerland increases sixfold

Improved framework paves the way for solar offensive

Renewable energy 02.12.2022

Energy from pumpkins

Jona fermentation plant runs on pumpkin power

People 30.11.2022

#myStart@Axpo – Meet Milton

Milton joined Axpo in November 2015 as a trainee in the operations department. Over the following years he has been involved in several projects and explored industry insights, eventually taking on the role of Operations Origination Manager.

Energy market 25.11.2022

Why natural gas drives up the price of electricity

Merit Order: Priority to the cheapest power plants

Energy market 23.11.2022

The unaffordability of autarky

Scenarios for climate neutrality and security of supply for Switzerland

Renewable energy 22.11.2022

Solar power for over 300,000 Swiss households

Axpo launches solar offensive. Winter power from the Alps and the motorway

Energy politics 18.11.2022

Axpo's contribution to power supply in Switzerland this winter

Extraordinary measures generate more than 1 TWh of extra energy

Energy market 16.11.2022

Foreign trade ensures balance

Exported only if supply exceeds demand

Innovation 16.11.2022

How much solar is there in our energy future?

The Power Switcher simulates the future of the Swiss electricity system

Renewable energy 15.11.2022

Solar power from a satellite dish

Winter power from an innovative solar project in the Alps

People 02.11.2022

“I like to be at the centre of things” – interview with Joanna Sasak

Managing the finances of a fast-growing company in a rapidly-changing industry.

People 02.11.2022

“I like to be at the centre of things”

Managing the finances of a fast-growing company in a rapidly-changing industry.

People 02.11.2022

“I like to be at the centre of things”

Managing the finances of a fast-growing company in a rapidly-changing industry.

Renewable energy 27.10.2022

Solar power above - strawberries below

Why we urgently need more agrophotovoltaics in Switzerland

International business 14.10.2022

Ensuring Switzerland’s security of supply this winter

How Axpo plays a key role in finding alternatives to Russian gas

Renewable energy 11.10.2022

test nordic

People 06.10.2022

Poland’s largest independent buyer of renewable energy

Twenty years ago, Axpo opened its office in Warsaw. Over the following decades, the company became a major competitor in the Polish energy market.

People 06.10.2022

Poland’s largest independent buyer of renewable energy

Twenty years ago, Axpo opened its office in Warsaw. Over the following decades, the company became a major competitor in the Polish energy market.

People 06.10.2022

An interview with Paweł Wierzbicki

How we developed origination services to become Poland’s largest independent buyer of renewable energy.

People 01.10.2022

Trainee Blog: Fabienne Voser

“The traineeship enables me to build a broad cross-division network within Axpo”

People 01.10.2022

Trainee Blog: Fabienne Voser

“The traineeship enables me to build a broad cross-division network within Axpo”

Sustainability 30.09.2022

No electricity supply security without a powerful grid

Grids: why the voltage conversion from 50 to 110 kV is crucial

Energy market 30.09.2022

Bailout funds in Europe

The liquidity crisis in Europe

Energy market 21.09.2022

10 answers about Axpo’s energy trading

Why energy has no future without trading

Energy market 09.09.2022

10 answers to the federal credit line

Electricity price, hedging, liquidity - what you need to know

International business 08.09.2022

Outstanding customer service recognised in Portugal

Axpo subsidiary Goldenergy wins customer service awards

Energy market 05.09.2022

How hedging works in energy markets

A guide to initial margins and variation margins

Energy market 05.09.2022

7 things you need to know about hedging electricity prices

The most important facts about electricity, gambling, hedging and rescue umbrellas

Renewable energy 02.09.2022

Solar power from the mountains – how does that work?

Test your energy knowledge

Renewable energy 01.09.2022

3.3 gigawatt hours of winter electricity

Switzerland's largest alpine solar plant fully operational

People 31.08.2022

“I meet lots of interesting and knowledgeable people through the traineeship”

Get to know our trainees: Victoria Desmarquest

People 31.08.2022

“I meet lots of interesting and knowledgeable people through the traineeship”

Get to know our trainees: Victoria Desmarquest

Renewable energy 24.08.2022

Garden waste in summer slumber

When silo bales store energy for the winter

Renewable energy 23.08.2022

Citizens participate in the energy transition

A good way to increase the acceptance of wind and solar power

Renewable energy 19.08.2022

When wind becomes electricity

Test your energy knowledge

People 18.08.2022

From challenge to challenge

Celebrating two decades in Poland: How Axpo’s offering to B2B customers has changed in the developing Polish market

People 18.08.2022

From challenge to challenge

Celebrating two decades in Poland: How Axpo’s offering to B2B customers has changed in the developing Polish market

People 18.08.2022

“From challenge to challenge” – an interview with Katarzyna Bienias

How sale to B2B customers has been evolving on the Polish market and how we have developed our dedicated offering for them.

Energy market 17.08.2022

Conversion of overhead line Eglisau-Wilchingen

Pylon number 63 is being replaced

People 15.08.2022

When there is a dam in the middle of the old town

Over 200 starters at the first obstacle course "CityStrongWoMan" in Baden

People 15.08.2022

When there is a dam in the middle of the old town

Over 200 starters at the first obstacle course "CityStrongWoMan" in Baden

Energy market 12.08.2022

Why the grid ‘pulse’ is 50 hertz

Consistent grid frequency crucial for grid stability

People 12.08.2022

#myStart@Axpo – Meet Krzysztof

Krzysztof joined Axpo six years ago as a junior specialist in the Operations Origination department. Afterwards, he became a specialist and later decided to migrate to the Origination department where he now works as an Originator and supports Axpo's largest customers.

Renewable energy 10.08.2022

Last solar board installed

A milestone at AlpinSolar Muttsee

Renewable energy 10.08.2022

Solar yield at 2500 metres

The challenges of building the largest alpine solar plant

Energy market 05.08.2022

Heading off the power shortage with OSTRAL

About the Organisation for Power Supply in Extraordinary Situa-tions

People 03.08.2022

“I was able to shape my trainee experience at Axpo”

Get to know our trainee alumnis: Renato Bühler

People 03.08.2022

“I was able to shape my trainee experience at Axpo”

Get to know our trainee alumnis: Renato Bühler

Renewable energy 29.07.2022

Swiss Grand Canyon

En route in "Axpoland": Through the wild Rhine Gorge

People 28.07.2022

Finally Plu sports day again

The Power of Axpo

People 28.07.2022

Finally Plu sports day again

The Power of Axpo

Renewable energy 27.07.2022

A bumpy road towards EU climate neutrality?

European Green Deal: Fit-for-55 package

Energy market 15.07.2022

Sustainable Finance: Nuclear power & natural gas = "green"?

Where do the EU's green billions end up?

Renewable energy 13.07.2022

Countering misconceptions

Seven reasons for the construction of ground-mounted systems

International business 11.07.2022

Happy birthday, Axpo Polska!

How Axpo is strengthening its leading position in the Polish energy market

People 05.07.2022

Everyone is a risk manager

Why working with Axpo means that the floor is yours

People 05.07.2022

Everyone is a risk manager

Why working with Axpo means that the floor is yours

Energy market 01.07.2022

Safety net: right or wrong?

Council of States debates the safety net: a fact check

Axpo Group 13.06.2022

Good results in unprecedented times

Eight questions to the CEO about the results

People 01.06.2022

I learn from every challenge I face

Get to know our trainees: Nicolas Pelzmann

Innovation 01.06.2022

Certified protection of power grids against cyber attacks

ISO certificate for process informatics of Axpo Grid AG

People 01.06.2022

I learn from every challenge I face

Get to know our trainees: Nicolas Pelzmann

Energy market 30.05.2022

How Axpos long term commitment powers Finlands green transition

The importance of local expertise

Renewable energy 23.05.2022

“Create conditions for investments in renewables”

Axpo and Goldenergy host energy challenge debate in Portugal

Renewable energy 19.05.2022

How is hydrogen produced

Grey, green, yellow – H2 theory of colours

Renewable energy 18.05.2022

“Employees are the most important key to growth”

Axpo powers ahead in France

Renewable energy 17.05.2022

Unassuming but essential

In the canton of Glarus, hydropower reveals its potential

Energy market 12.05.2022

From weather to war

What's behind high electricity prices?

Renewable energy 10.05.2022

Four reasons why hydropower is having a hard time in Switzerland

Hydropower is crucial to the energy transition

Renewable energy 09.05.2022

What exactly is hydrogen?

Everywhere, but never alone

Energy market 05.05.2022

Power trading - so simple, so complex

Over the counter, on the exchange: where market players meet

Axpo Group 03.05.2022

“Gleich von Beginn an konnte ich Verantwortung übernehmen”

Trainee alumni bei Axpo: Jordan Metz

Axpo Group 03.05.2022

"I was able to take on responsibility right from the start "

Trainee alumni at Axpo: Jordan Metz

Axpo Group 03.05.2022

"I was able to take on responsibility right from the start "

Trainee alumni at Axpo: Jordan Metz

Renewable energy 02.05.2022

From satellite dish to solar plant

Winter power in the Valais Alps thanks to an innovative project

People 27.04.2022

#myStart@Axpo – Meet Marcin

Marcin Trzeszczyński started his adventure with Axpo in August 2017 as an intern in the Operations Origination Department. His next assignment was in the European Mid Office Services Department. Today, he is the manager.

Renewable energy 06.04.2022

"We have the know-how"

Growth strategy for solar and wind until 2030

Renewable energy 01.04.2022

Off into new heights

Large-scale solar plants make a significant contribution to the prevention of a winter power gap

Renewable energy 23.03.2022

5 MWp from floating solar panels

A new function for a former gravel pit

People 17.03.2022

"At Axpo, I face new challenges and can make an impact - learning never ceases here"

Trainee at Axpo: Felipe Vielba Gómez

People 17.03.2022

"At Axpo, I face new challenges and can make an impact - learning never ceases here"

Trainee at Axpo: Felipe Vielba Gómez

Energy market 23.02.2022

Green electricity for automotive suppliers

Axpo facilitates wind farm PPA for VERBUND in Romania

Energy market 16.02.2022

Record high power prices – positive or negative?

Successful energy trading is only possible with sufficient liquidity

Innovation 10.02.2022

Controlling grid voltages with shunt reactors

New reactive power compensation systems in Winkeln and Fällanden

Renewable energy 08.02.2022

Before the rotor blades start turning

A gigantic construction: Building a wind power plant

Renewable energy 08.02.2022

From inside as from above

Extraordinary pictures of a wind turbine

People 01.02.2022

“Every day there is a new challenge waiting for me”

Trainee at Axpo: Nathalie Statzer

People 01.02.2022

“Every day there is a new challenge waiting for me”

Trainee at Axpo: Nathalie Statzer

People 26.01.2022

“Support for employees is always there”

How Axpo Nordic drives its workforce and business in the Baltics forward

People 26.01.2022

“Support for employees is always there”

How Axpo Nordic drives its workforce and business in the Baltics forward

Innovation 20.01.2022

‘Spot on’ at the nuclear power plant

Four-legged robot to support daily work

Renewable energy 18.01.2022

Those who make sure electricity flows

A guest commentary by Christoph Brand in the NZZ

Innovation 13.01.2022

“Big step to make Romania green”

Axpo lands major industry award

People 05.01.2022

The Traineeship has enabled me to strengthen my skills

Trainee alumni at Axpo: Thomas Obrist

People 05.01.2022

The Traineeship has enabled me to strengthen my skills

Trainee alumni at Axpo: Thomas Obrist

Renewable energy 22.12.2021

Energy knowledge in high demand

Energy dialogue: The ten most read articles

Energy market 15.12.2021

"We came to stay"

Axpo Austria celebrates its 20th anniversary

Innovation 13.12.2021

New software: Optimal routing of power lines

Automated planning of overhead lines and underground cables with new software

People 10.12.2021

"The traineeship offers me a wide range of learning opportunities"

Trainee at Axpo: Emanuel Joos

People 10.12.2021

"The traineeship offers me a wide range of learning opportunities"

Trainee at Axpo: Emanuel Joos

Sustainability 09.12.2021

Axpo’s financial results benefit all of Switzerland

CEO Christoph Brand on the company’s results and its strategy

Energy market 08.12.2021

Taking Portugal by storm

39% of customers changing supplier chose Goldenergy

People 07.12.2021

“Axpo is an exciting place for growth”

Two highly motivated female managers from Axpo Romania on their everyday working life

People 07.12.2021

“Axpo is an exciting place for growth”

Two highly motivated female managers from Axpo Romania on their everyday working life

People 26.11.2021

‘Reserves are dwindling all the time’

Expert warns of imminent blackouts

People 10.11.2021

“Having a network across divisions and countries is priceless!”

Trainee alumni at Axpo Basile Despond

People 10.11.2021

“Having a network across divisions and countries is priceless!”

Trainee alumni at Axpo Basile Despond

Renewable energy 26.10.2021

A technology for the future?

Organic solar cells

Renewable energy 19.10.2021

Bright as the sun

Solar energy: How well informed are you - a quiz

Renewable energy 11.10.2021

One small step toward the energy transition

AlpinSolar produces electricity for the first time

Renewable energy 06.10.2021

Demand could boom as of 2030

PwC study on hydrogen

People 05.10.2021

“I sought to leverage my skillset to make a positive impact”

Trainee at Axpo: Zach Ter

People 05.10.2021

“I sought to leverage my skillset to make a positive impact”

Trainee at Axpo: Zach Ter

Renewable energy 01.10.2021

Construction at an altitude of over 2500 meters

Steady progress on Switzerland’s largest alpine solar power plant at the Muttsee dam wall

Renewable energy 01.10.2021

Construction at an altitude of over 2500 meters

Steady progress on Switzerland’s largest alpine solar power plant at the Muttsee dam wall

Sustainability 23.09.2021

The role of gas as the world moves towards a low carbon economy

Market insights: a fuel that fills the gap between fossil and renewables energies

Renewable energy 22.09.2021

Battery costs to be halved by 2050

Large comparative study by the University of Münster

Innovation 14.09.2021

Exploring the eternal city just got more eco-friendly

Axpo Italia launches charging stations for e-cars in Rome

People 13.09.2021

“The world of energy really fascinates me”

Trainee at Axpo: Annina Mehlisch

People 13.09.2021

“The world of energy really fascinates me”

Trainee at Axpo: Annina Mehlisch

Energy market 10.09.2021

How the electricity price is determined

Electricity price increases in Switzerland and Europe

People 09.09.2021

"No place for silo thinking"

When an entire team is working part-time

People 09.09.2021

"No place for silo thinking"

When an entire team is working part-time

Renewable energy 07.09.2021

Equipe à grande vitesse

Axpo has significantly increased its team in France

Renewable energy 26.08.2021

Urban safari

Bioparc Valencia relies on 100% green electricity

People 23.08.2021

“Your learning path never ends”

Trainee alumni at Axpo: Sandro Renggli

People 23.08.2021

“Your learning path never ends”

Trainee alumni at Axpo: Sandro Renggli

Renewable energy 18.08.2021

Splitting water

Hydrogen – a flexible energy carrier for the energy turnaround

Renewable energy 12.08.2021

How does a Spanish tortilla become climate friendly?

Axpo Iberia supplies green electricity to potato producer Patatas Meléndez

Renewable energy 10.08.2021

"Energy Payback Time" and more

Reliable facts on solar energy

Renewable energy 05.08.2021

Stirring things up with a really big spoon

Hydrogen projects – Australia, Oman, Spain and Germany moving forward

People 03.08.2021

“I grow with the challenges”

Trainee at Axpo: Kathrin Schweizer

People 03.08.2021

“I grow with the challenges”

Trainee at Axpo: Kathrin Schweizer

Renewable energy 02.08.2021

Technical potential of 9 to 11 GW

New study for photovoltaics on infrastructure in Switzerland

People 26.07.2021

A skyrocketing career step

Traineeships at Axpo

People 26.07.2021

A skyrocketing career step

Traineeships at Axpo

Renewable energy 22.07.2021

Environmental refurbishment – mammoth task for hydropower

Balancing electricity production and environmental protection

Renewable energy 08.07.2021

Learning to garden

A sprouting garden using soil products from Axpo Biomasse AG

Renewable energy 01.07.2021

How high is your solar IQ?

Test you solar energy knowledge

Renewable energy 29.06.2021

High electricity production during the winter

Study: Climate change is altering Switzerland's water balance

Innovation 24.06.2021

Demand-side management becomes more important

Intelligent power load management holds potential

Energy market 15.06.2021

Green power mix from Switzerland

Energy transition study by the ETH Lausanne – political framework conditions important

Renewable energy 04.06.2021

Abundant electricity from the sun

Study shows: Wind and solar power could cover global energy demand by one hundred times.

Renewable energy 31.05.2021

Shine with the sun

Solar quiz: Test your knowledge

Renewable energy 28.05.2021

Renewable energy from horse manure

Axpo at the Longines CSIO St. Gallen jumping tournament

Renewable energy 17.05.2021

An energy multi-talent

Hydrogen in practice

Renewable energy 12.05.2021

Solar power for sweets

CKW: Solar contracting for chocolate manufacturer Aeschbach Chocolatier AG

Innovation 06.05.2021

iTAK – an Axpo innovation

Efficient solution for voltage conversions

Energy market 05.05.2021

Climate policy is energy policy

CO2 Act: Christoph Brand in L'Agefi

Renewable energy 29.04.2021

Construction under consideration of the nature park

Underground power line in the Schaffhausen nature park

Renewable energy 22.04.2021

Sharing key technologies

Hydrogen future: Axpo Italia and RINA to promote innovative projects

Renewable energy 15.04.2021

Hydrogen basics

Storing renewable energies

Renewable energy 15.04.2021

EU Hydrogen Strategy

The EU focuses on a hydrogen economy and the integration of the energy system

Renewable energy 08.04.2021

Highway 4.0

Solar energy in the transport sector – research and pilot projects

Renewable energy 25.03.2021

Axpo voted Portugal’s best 100% renewable energy supplier

Portuguese subsidiary Goldenergy chosen by consumers for top award

Energy market 24.03.2021

Tightly interconnected European energy industry

Study on price development on wholesale power markets

Sustainability 18.03.2021

How to shape sustainability and mobility for the future

Italian experts discuss hot energy topics at ‘Axpo Green Energy Solutions Talks’

Energy market 11.03.2021

‘Switzerland would have handled the situation’

Power outage in Texas – what can be learned from it

Renewable energy 04.03.2021

On the road to renewable power purchase agreements

Clean energy for Italian companies: Axpo Italia's ‘Green Route’ to corporate PPAs

Renewable energy 23.02.2021

Power demand on the rise – strong growth in renewables and H2

McKinsey & Co.: Global Energy Perspective 2021

Sustainability 18.02.2021

Help in need

Axpo Iberia supports energy efficiency measures of Portuguese SMEs

Energy market 12.02.2021

How Axpo power plants prevented a blackout

Electricity shortage in north-western Europe

Renewable energy 08.02.2021

Axpo no. 1 at solar auction in France

The Axpo subsidiary Urbasolar has gained a market share of 38 per cent in tenders for solar canopies.

Energy market 04.02.2021

Full of energy on Class CNBC Italia

Axpo Italia launches new series on energy trading with leading Italian business TV channel

Renewable energy 02.02.2021

Combined forces on the road

Successful integration and cooperation in the extended Berom team

Renewable energy 28.01.2021

Solving the problem at the source

Solar plants cause voltage fluctuations

Renewable energy 21.01.2021

Pioneer project above the fog line

Solar power from the Muttenalp

Sustainability 13.01.2021

Quite sustainable on the road

Axpo CEO Christoph Brand on the importance of sustainability within the Group

Energy market 08.01.2021

Green Deal: Consequences for Switzerland

The EU acquis is developing

Renewable energy 06.01.2021

Solar energy will boom worldwide

World Energy Outlook of the International Energy Agency

Renewable energy 04.01.2021

Smooth operator 2

Renewable energy 26.11.2020

"We will be among the top three PPA providers"

Axpo Deutschland plans to use the experience gained in other countries in 2021

Renewable energy 25.11.2020

From construction site to grassy meadow

Recultivation following completion of the large-scale Linth-Limmern construction project

Energy market 24.11.2020

Axpo Energy Voices

Alena Weibel, Axpo Head Public Affairs & Media Relations, on the first energy podcast in Switzerland