Electricity flows with us

The extra-high-voltage grid forms the backbone of a secure electricity supply. Swissgrid works around the clock to ensure that it runs stably, safely and securely at all times. We operate cost efficiently and with consideration for people and the environment. We are already planning and building the grid of the future and making an important contribution to the energy transition.

Swissgrid employee in the grid control room

Grid projects in your area

Would you like to know which lines near you are being upgraded or extended? Enter a location in the field to find out more.

380 kV line
380 kV line
220 kV line
220 kV line
Planning area
Planning area
Existing line
Existing line
Substation
Substation

News and media releases

  • | Media release

    First half of 2024: Swissgrid is making a vital contribution to the transformation of the electricity system

    The national grid company can look back on a successful first half of 2024. Ensuring the secure and stable operation of the transmission system was challenging, not least due to very high exports. Swissgrid continued to modernise the extra-high-voltage grid, which is a key success factor for ensuring a sustainable energy future.
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  • | Blog

    Technologies in the extra-high-voltage grid

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  • | Media release

    Procurement of the hydropower reserve for next winter has taken place

    In accordance with the Ordinance on the Establishment of a Winter Electricity Reserve (Winter Reserve Ordinance, WResO), Swissgrid today procured the final tranche of the hydropower reserve for the coming winter as part of a tendering procedure. The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) has approved the awarding of contracts.
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