An expansion of hydropower could contribute significantly to the energy transition. But plans for new reservoirs, such as the one at the Trift glacier in the canton of Bern (taken in 2007), face political opposition. (Image: Wikimedia Commons/Thisisbossi)
An expansion of hydropower could contribute significantly to the energy transition. But plans for new reservoirs, such as the one at the Trift glacier in the canton of Bern (taken in 2007), face political opposition. (Image: Wikimedia Commons/Thisisbossi) - Many everyday activities rely on electricity. As we look to 2050, this dependence is set to increase, with demand for electricity in Switzerland likely to rise to 50 percent. The increased demand can only be met by transforming the energy system. Switzerland has set itself the goal of ending its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With this net zero target, the country hopes to play its part in limiting global warming to less than 1.5°C.
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