Electricity gap in winter? Switzerland needs electricity imports in winter, especially from France.
Overall, Switzerland imported an average of 4.0 TWh of electricity per winter half-year (2015–2024). While net imports mainly occur in the winter months, Switzerland exports significantly more electricity in the summer, as the trade balance in the summer half-year shows on average over the years 2015–2024: One reason for this is the high share of hydropower in electricity production, which is much more productive in summer than in winter. While Italy is a constant electricity buyer throughout t…
Overall, Switzerland imported an average of 4.0 TWh of electricity per winter half-year (2015–2024). While net imports mainly occur in the winter months, Switzerland exports significantly more electricity in the summer, as the trade balance in the summer half-year shows on average over the years 2015–2024: One reason for this is the high share of hydropower in electricity production, which is much more productive in summer than in winter. While Italy is a constant electricity buyer throughout t…