Electricity production in Switzerland is declining because low water levels are reducing output from run-of-the-river hydropower plants. However, abundant solar power generation is helping to prevent supply bottlenecks. Unlike just a few years ago, solar power is now making a substantial contribution to Switzerland’s electricity supply. This development is largely the result of the rapid expansion of photovoltaic installations since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Small rivers are often reduced to mere trickles, while larger rivers like the Aare, Rhine, and Rhône are witnessing the lowest levels of water since records began. The ongoing drought, without any significant rainfall, has also had a major impact on electricity production. Power plants that use convert the flow of rivers into power are producing considerably less electricity compared to long-term averages. This is also evident when compared to other exceptionally dry years such as 2003 or 2022. The difference is ...
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Published on August 12, 2026
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