News and media releases

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    New 380 kV line to transport electricity generated by Nant de Drance – building permits obtained and construction work started

    The ESTI has granted the necessary building permits for the line.
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    Successful test for more electricity import capacity on the northern border

    Swissgrid was able to significantly raise the capacity for the import of electricity on the northern border during a test between February and April 2015.
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    Swissgrid will in future pay no grid connection costs

    This is an internationally recognised approach, which is already applied in Switzerland at lower grid levels.
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    Swissgrid General Assembly: All proposals of the Board of Directors accepted

    At today's annual general assembly of Swissgrid, the Swiss electricity grid operator, all the proposals of the Board of Directors were accepted.
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    Consultation on the Transmission Lines Sectoral Plan and the Study on the Reorganisation of the High-Voltage Grids

    The plan to upgrade the power line between Airolo and Lavorgo is strategically important for the completion of a national and international grid.
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    Great interest in discussion on power grid of the future at EPFL

    Stimulating presentations and a lively platform discussion on the grid of the future were the focus of the event.
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    Ground-breaking for refurbishment of Pradella substation

    The project concerned is a joint venture between Swissgrid Ltd and Engadiner Kraftwerke AG.
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    380 kV grid connection 2015 to the new 380 kV substation Tierfehd at PSPP Limmern is in operation

    On commissioning, the section of cable becomes part of the Swissgrid transmission grid.
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    The Swiss transmission grid gets fit for the future of energy

    At its annual media conference Swissgrid, the Swiss transmission system operator, announced some very respectable business figures.
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    Swissgrid is concentrating on a few important lines

    Swiss grid operator presents the «Strategic Grid 2025».
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