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Prospects for the future

Together with the cantonal power utilities and their partners, the Axpo Group supplies electricity to about three million people in Switzerland.

By promoting the ongoing development of renewable energies, more efficient energy utilization, and new power plant construction, Axpo is committed to ensuring safe and reliable, environment-considerate and competitive power supplies in Switzerland. 

The Axpo offering comprises an energy-efficient mix based on three strategic pillars: hydropower, large power plants, and renewable energies.

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Recent articles

Beznau nuclear power plant will implement the ENSI requirements

May 5, 2011

The Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) intends to meet the requirements of the Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI), drawn up following the accident at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, within the defined deadline.

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Beznau replacement nuclear power plant

March 21, 2011

Applications for general licences suspended

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Media news

Profit falls significantly– Axpo restructures to improve performance and is planning investments of more than CHF 20 billion to ensure security of supply

January 23, 2012

Axpo Group profits are down substantially for the 2010/11 financial year (as per 30.9.2011). Operating profit (EBIT) of CHF 139 million and consolidated net profit of CHF 45 million were significantly below the figures for the previous year of CHF 538 million and CHF 409 million respectively.

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Axpo to forgo uranium from Mayak until the necessary transparency is established

November 12, 2011

Axpo has negotiated with its supplier Areva to enable the exclusion of uranium from the Mayak plant until the necessary transparency is established.

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Axpo is adapting its strategy and Group structures to reduce costs and exploit its earnings potential

September 14, 2011

Axpo is responding to the changed European energy market environment and new regulatory and statutory framework conditions in Switzerland by revising its strategy and adapting its Group structures.

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