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Potential and limitations of the new flexibility regulation
The new flexibility regulation is intended to ensure grid stability and support the restructuring of the energy system. From 2026 onwards, suppliers and consumers will have new options for making greater use of flexibility to...
Dynamic tariffs: an opportunity for distribution grids
Advancing electrification and the rapid expansion of decentralised solar power systems are presenting energy suppliers with new challenges in the operation of their electricity grids. Dynamic price signals are one way of...
Paradigm Shift in the Energy Industry: Success Factors for Digital Transformation
The energy industry is undergoing a transformation. The expansion of renewable energies, regulatory reforms, and the announced full market liberalization demand a paradigm shift in utilities’ systems and processes — from manual...
Sustainable heating with well-thought-out construction site culture and infrastructure
WWZ's largest heating network is being built in Ennetsee in the canton of Zug. WWZ is not only focusing on renewable energy sources, but also on consistently sustainable construction, fair partnerships and well-thought-out...
Protecting the utility ecosystem: A foundation for national security
Due to increasing cyberthreats, the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure is becoming a matter of national security. The Secure Swiss Utility Network (SSUN) was developed based on SCION technology to protect Switzerland's...
V2X Suisse: Bidirectional charging as an active contribution to grid stability
The V2X Suisse project demonstrated for the first time on a large scale how 50 electric car-sharing vehicles not only charge electricity but also feed it back into the grid. Bidirectionality turns the vehicles into flexible power...
The requirements of the Mantelerlass (framework decree) for distribution system operators and energy suppliers
The approximately 600 distribution system operators and energy suppliers with end customer business are facing significant challenges as a result of the entry into force of the Mantelerlass (framework decree). Our topic paper...
Sustainability reports that matter: opportunities and obstacles for Swiss electricity producers
Energy suppliers are at the heart of decarbonisation and must meet the expectations of the public, politicians and capital markets. Sustainability reports are key to building trust, securing financing and developing strategy...
Development of grid tariffs within the framework of new regulatory requirements
Increasing grid load and decentralised feed-in require new tariff models. From 2026, the revised legal framework will offer differentiated options for this. This article illustrates how load profile analyses contribute to the...
