Power crunch: keeping the lights on: blessed with high-energy hydropower, Switzerland may appear to be in a strong position to maintain a secure, low-carbon economy, but business groups warn of a likely energy supply crunch.

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Power crunch: keeping the lights on: blessed with high-energy hydropower, Switzerland may appear to be in a strong position to maintain a secure, low-carbon economy, but business groups warn of a likely energy supply crunch.

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The Swiss economy would struggle without a reliable and affordable supply of energy. The consequences of blackouts on both business and front-line services--such as' hospitals and schools--would be severe. Industry experts are warning of a looming electricity supply shortfall. Policymakers and voters will need to make some tough decisions in the near future, if we are to keep the lights on.

An end to the good old days

A boom in hydropower construction in the years following WWII has provided much of ...

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