Solar power in Switzerland

Solar power in Switzerland has demonstrated consistent capacity growth since the early 2010s, influenced by government subsidy mechanisms such as the implementation of the feed-in tariff in 2009 and the enactment of the revised Energy Act in 2018. By the end of 2022, solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity had reached 4.7 GW, a notable increase from the 0.1 GW recorded in 2010. Concurrently, the contribution of solar power to electricity generation also rose, climbing from 0.1% in 2010 to 6.2% in 2022.^[1]

In 2022, Switzerland's federal parliament revised the Energy Act to streamline the authorization process for new solar installations, aligning with the nation's transition to sustainable energy as it phases out nuclear power.^[2]

On February 1, 2023, Switzerland held its first auction for one-off payments for large photovoltaic (PV) systems. 94 applicants received payments ranging from CHF 360 to CHF 640 per kilowatt (kW), supporting a total capacity of 35 MW.^[3]

^ "Share of electricity production from solar: Switzerland". Our World In Data. 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
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^ "Auction scheme for large-scale solar PV – Policies". IEA. Retrieved 2024-02-19.

[1] "Share of electricity production from solar: Switzerland". Our World In Data. 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-23.

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[3] "Auction scheme for large-scale solar PV – Policies". IEA. Retrieved 2024-02-19.

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