The latest survey by the private Swiss Energy FoundationExternal link – an organisation pushing for sustainable energy – found Switzerland in position 23.
Denmark and Sweden remain the leading solar and wind producers per head, the foundation said on Tuesday.
Only Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia and Latvia fared worse than Switzerland in the comparison.
Less than 6% of Switzerland’s energy consumption comes from sustainable energy resources and notably projects to build wind turbines face persistent opposition.
Denmark in comparison produced about 53% of its electricity with renewable energy last year.
The foundation called on parliament to push ahead legislation aimed at boosting sustainable energy production. It said efforts were needed to promote large solar panel installations with financial guarantees and other state aid.
Swiss foreign minister backs Berset at Council of Europe
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Cassis described Berset as the "ideal candidate" to help the Council realise its aim of ensuring security and peace in Europe.
Gay conversion therapy banned in Swiss canton of Valais
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On Thursday, the canton approved a new Health Act which includes a ban on therapies aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Some aspects of pro-Palestine sit-ins have gone too far, but the right to protest and debate must be upheld, the student association has said.
Swiss LGTBIQ helpline: attacks more than doubled in 2023
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Three organisations jointly operating a helpline have called for more awareness, action and funding to address discrimination.
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Switzerland's economy grew slightly at the start of 2024, with growth in the service sector contrasting with weak growth in industry.
Swiss employment rate rises in first quarter of 2024
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The number of women and foreign nationals in employment increased particularly strongly, the Federal Statistical Office said on Thursday.
Plans mooted to boost large-scale wind and hydroelectric power plants
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The Swiss government wants to speed up legal procedures to build hydroelectric and wind energy products and boost solar energy installations.
Can solar panels on highways accelerate the supply of green energy?
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Covering motorways with solar panels sounds like an ideal solution to boost the uptake of solar power. How would it work?
Study sees untapped solar and wind energy potential in the Alps
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Wind turbines and solar panels in the Alps: the most effective way for Switzerland to become carbon neutral and energy self-sufficient, says study.
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