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‘Energy independence day’ highlights Swiss reliance on imports

Until Monday, local resources were sufficient to cover Switzerland's energy needs. For the rest of the year, Switzerland will be dependent on imported energy sources, in particular oil, gas and uranium. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is shown by the latest calculation from the Energy Foundation. Today, Switzerland meets almost two-thirds of its energy needs through imports, the foundation said on Monday. This includes all petroleum products, natural gas and nuclear fuels, at a cost of CHF7 billion ($8.9 billion) each year. The Day of Energy Independence illustrates this reliance: it corresponds to the point at which, from a purely mathematical point of view, Switzerland is entirely dependent on imported energy. With an estimated energy independence rate of 32% in 2026, Switzerland is in the middle of the league table compared with countries in the European Union. Estonia comes out well ahead, with domestic production of over 97%. Latvia, Romania ... Full story here Are you the author?
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