By 2030, Axpo wants to increase its solar capacity by more than 1.2GW and cover the annual consumption of 300,000 households.
Solar ambitions
Axpo is already planning the construction of the next solar power plant in the Alps. Following the completion of the Muttsee dam plant, the company is already planning new solar projects. Thus, they will contribute to a sustainable and reliable power supply.
This corresponds to an annual production of about 1.5 billion kWh or the annual consumption of about 300,000 Swiss households.
In addition, Axpo estimates that the investments will amount to approximately
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