Photovoltaic in Switzerland

The adoption of a new article in the Swiss Constitution relating to energy and a 10 year moratorium on nuclear energy by Swiss voters on 23rd September 1990 had political consequences. The Swiss government (Federal Council), supported by the ruling parties, launched a 10 year national programme in November 1990, known as 'Energy 2000'. By the turn of the millennium, photovoltaic grid-connected installations generating a total of 50 MWp should be installed and brought into operation within the context of the Swiss national programme "Energy 2000". The local/regional utilities are supporting this ambitious objective by reimbursing the marginal costs of the energy supplied and additional accompanying measures.