Switzerland s first energy storage power station connected to the grid

The FMHL+ pumped-storage project | Projects | Gruner AG

The FMHL+ PSP stabilizes the grid by storing solar and wind energy as hydraulic power, boosting capacity to 420 MW for flexible electricity supply.

Electrical Energy Storage

In coming years, electric vehicles (EVS) which are connected to the grid could be used instead of or in conjunction with other EES systems in

Matterhorn

Experience the Matterhorn, Switzerland''s most famous landmark: Discover the 4,478-metre peak on a hike or from the comfort of a viewpoint.

Alphorn – the sound of natural tones. | Switzerland Tourism

Although the alphorn had more or less lost its original function in the mountains, it now won the hearts of its audiences as a musical instrument – and has become a tourist attraction and a

Inside Switzerland''s giant water battery

A new pumped-storage station in one of the highest and remotest parts of Switzerland will help cope with fluctuations in wind and solar-power supply.

Inside Switzerland''s giant water battery

A new pumped-storage station in one of the highest and remotest parts of Switzerland will help cope with

The development of the Swiss energy supply since 1800

The first significant combination of two technologies in Switzerland was the high-pressure hydroelectric power station on the Löntsch, which went into operation in 1908.

The power plant · Nant de Drance

It is located 600 metres underground, between the Emosson and Vieux Emosson reservoirs, and has a storage capacity of 20

The power plant · Nant de Drance

It is located 600 metres underground, between the Emosson and Vieux Emosson reservoirs, and has a storage capacity of 20 million kWh. Thanks to its highly flexible power generation, it

Top Attractions

Famous landmarks everywhere you look: the variety of different sights to see in Switzerland is truly incredible. Discover glaciers, mountain worlds, rivers and impressive buildings.

18 December 2015: The construction of the century awakens

It took courage, a pioneering spirit, an investment of 2.1 billion Swiss francs and ten years of planning and construction. On 18 December 2015, the time had come: the Limmern pumped

Switzerland Travel & Vacation | Switzerland Tourism

Discover Switzerland and get tips where to go and what to do. From people who need to know, real Switzerland experts from Switzerland Tourism, the national tourism organization.

Electrical Energy Storage

In coming years, electric vehicles (EVS) which are connected to the grid could be used instead of or in conjunction with other EES systems in emergencies or during extreme supply shortages,

Nant de Drance pumped storage power plant | Alpiq | Alpiq

Finhaut – Yesterday one of the pump turbines at the Nant de Drance power plant was connected to the extra-high-voltage grid for the first time. This process went smoothly and marks a major

Swiss start-up uses gravity to store electricity

The company''s first commercial grid-scale project using its proprietary gravity energy storage technology in Rudong, near Shanghai,

Nature

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