The era of large-scale batteries is dawning in Switzerland

Published on July 8, 2026

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Large quantities of batteries are set to be installed in Switzerland over the coming months and years. This is according to research by Swiss public broadcaster SRF. Switzerland’s largest battery to date is located in Kappel in the north of the country. The storage system, operated by energy supplier Primeo Energie, was inaugurated last Friday and can store around 80 megawatt-hours of electricity. That is enough to supply around 30,000 households with electricity for two hours. However, the Kappel unit will soon have to relinquish its title as Switzerland’s largest battery. In September, the new contender for the largest battery is set to come into operation in Gurtnellen in central Switzerland. It will eventually supply just under 120,000 households with electricity for two hours. These two examples show that the era of large-scale batteries is just beginning in Switzerland. The secret to the success of these batteries in Switzerland lies in their integration with solar installations. Full story here Are you the author?

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