Swiss Energy Storage Power Station

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Which energy storage projects have been commissioned in Switzerland?

Axpo commissioned its BESS in February this year while utility Thurplus commissioned a 3MW system in September last year. But Switzerland was the location for one of the largest energy storage projects commissioned in recent years, a 20GWh pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) unit which started operations in June 2022 in the Canton of Valais.

What is a pumped storage power station?

Pumped storage power stations allow spontaneous compensation for the over-production or under-production from wind and solar energy sources and if necessary permit the temporary storage of the electricity for days or weeks. Crucial to the flexibility of these power stations is the size of the available reservoirs.

How will Switzerland''s new power plant affect the environment?

The new plant with its 900-megawatt pump and turbine capacity contributes significantly to Switzerland’s future energy security. Most of the facility is underground and according to the operating company, the power plant will have the minimum impact on the surrounding environment.

Is MW storage the country''s largest battery storage project?

MW Storage is a developer of BESS projects which is also active in the German market, with a 100MW/200MWh project underway that it claimed is the country’s largest. The inauguration ceremony for the BESS project. Image: EWS AG. EWS AG and MW Storage have expanded a battery storage project in Switzerland to 28MW, making it the country''s largest.

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