Swiss Energy Market Analysis & Forecasts

Switzerland - EPEX SPOT Market

Scientifically-backed forecasts for a sustainable energy transition

Switzerland’s electricity market is integrated into the European market through Epex Spot, which operates the day-ahead and intraday markets. Although Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, it actively participates in cross-border electricity trading thanks to its strong interconnections with neighboring countries and its role as a key transit country in Central Europe.

The Swiss generation mix is characterised by a high proportion of renewable energies, especially hydroelectric power, which covers around 60% of total production. It also has nuclear capacity and is promoting the development of solar energy and other clean technologies.

In the coming years, the Swiss electricity system will face significant challenges and opportunities as part of its energy transition:

The Energy Strategy 2050 establishes the gradual shutdown of existing nuclear power plants and their replacement with renewable energies, with a prominent role for solar photovoltaic and storage.
Switzerland is investing in flexibility solutions such as pumped-hydro storage plants and batteries, which are essential for system balancing in an environment with high renewable penetration.
Despite not formally participating in European market coupling (SDAC and SIDC) due to regulatory issues, Switzerland maintains strong technical and commercial cooperation with neighboring markets.
The system operator, Swissgrid, leads strategic investments to strengthen the electricity grid and facilitate international exchanges in a context of increasing electrification.

At AleaSoft, we have been offering services for European electricity markets, including Switzerland, for 27 years. We provide forecasts for prices, demand, renewable production, and other key indicators, tailored to the needs of generators, retailers, traders, investors, and system operators.