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Interconnectors in Switzerland
Switzerland has 8 interconnectors mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 13th-largest fleet of the 104 countries that hold any, and 1% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 3 operating and 5 under construction or proposed. The largest is Switzerland – Germany interconnection (4.2 GW).
5 are in the pipeline, led by Switzerland – Germany interconnection (planned) (1.9 GW), proposed. They account for 9% of every energy asset OverWatts maps in Switzerland.
8
Interconnector in Switzerland
#13
of 104 countries
5
In construction / proposed
On the interactive map
Largest interconnectors in Switzerland
- Switzerland – Germany interconnection4.2 GW
- Switzerland – Italy interconnection3.8 GW
- Switzerland – France interconnection3.7 GW
- Switzerland – Germany interconnection (planned)1.9 GW · 2045 · proposed
- Switzerland – Germany interconnection (planned)1.2 GW · 2040 · proposed
- Switzerland – Italy interconnection (planned)1.0 GW · 2040 · proposed
- Switzerland – France interconnection (planned)500 MW · 2045 · proposed
- Switzerland – Italy interconnection (planned)200 MW · 2045 · proposed
Under construction & proposed
- Switzerland – Germany interconnection (planned)1.9 GW · 2045 · proposed
- Switzerland – Germany interconnection (planned)1.2 GW · 2040 · proposed
- Switzerland – Italy interconnection (planned)1.0 GW · 2040 · proposed
- Switzerland – France interconnection (planned)500 MW · 2045 · proposed
- Switzerland – Italy interconnection (planned)200 MW · 2045 · proposed
How Switzerland compares · interconnectors by country
Frequently asked
- How many interconnectors are there in Switzerland?
- OverWatts maps 8 interconnectors in Switzerland — 1% of the world's mapped total, the 13th-largest national fleet of the 104 countries with any.
- What is the largest interconnector in Switzerland?
- Switzerland – Germany interconnection, at 4.2 GW.
- What new interconnectors are being built in Switzerland?
- 5 projects are under construction or proposed. The largest are Switzerland – Germany interconnection (planned) (1.9 GW), Switzerland – Italy interconnection (planned) (1.0 GW) and Switzerland – France interconnection (planned) (500 MW).