Vercelli 2.0 – more flexible, efficient and climate-friendly
Over the past months, Alpiq has completely overhauled the Vercelli gas-fired power plant in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, making it fit for…
Electricity Act – Working together for a secure electricity supply
The Federal Act on the Secure Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energies, the Electricity Act, is a decisive step towards implementing the energy…
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06/04/2024
How the Gornerli project is using valuable glacier meltwater sensibly
In the case of hydropower, the backbone of Switzerland’s energy supply, a “yes” vote on the Electricity Act would prioritise the implementation of the…
When the glacier melts: how our use of water as a resource is changing
Switzerland is Europe's surge tank. But as the climate changes, there are increasing demands on the use of water as a resource. We want to take a look…