A YES vote in favour of the Electricity Act will further accelerate the expansion of renewable resources. However, renewable electricity generation alone is not enough – the grid must grow at the same rate in order to transport the electricity from the new production plants safely and efficiently to where it is needed.
Your contact
Would you be interested in further information, a presentation, an interview partner or background material on the «Grid express»? Get in touch with us!
Given the current approval processes, grid expansion is falling behind schedule compared to the expansion of power plants. Having recognised this, the Federal Council initiated a consultation process on the «Grid express» proposal in summer/autumn 2024. The proposal is intended to create the necessary framework to prevent the grid from becoming a bottleneck in the energy transition. With rapid modernisation and well-thought-out expansion, the electricity system will remain stable, secure and affordable. The proposal is expected to be submitted to the Swiss Parliament in the spring of 2025. Swissgrid is firmly behind the «Grid express» proposal. Here are the most important points from our point of view: