The line will be upgraded to 2 x 380 kV by means of an additional line covering a length of 49 kilometres, which will eliminate grid congestion.

Andreas Rickenbacher now holds the office of the canton’s representative on the Board of Directors.

The TV programme 10vor10 (SRF) broadcast a report on the Nant de Drance pump storage power plant and the expansion of the extra-high-voltage in Valais on Tuesday, 26 April.

In February and March 2016, the Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (ESTI) granted the building permits for phase two of the renovation work at the Romanel station.

Thanks to further consolidation of our operational activities and the careful management of the transmission system along with the associated market activities, we were able to further increase our efficiency.

The average financial burden on electricity consumers due to the transmission grid operated by Swissgrid will fall slightly in 2017.

The Board of Directors of Swissgrid has appointed Yves Zumwald (48), the former Head of business unit Grid, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Fadri Ramming has been a Member of the Board of Directors of Swissgrid Ltd since 2006.

The noticeable easing of the energy supply and grid situation since Christmas 2015 and in January 2016 has continued in February.

This is designed to expedite the digitalisation of business processes and the resulting transformation of the company.