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Yes to more renewables, no to nuclear power | Image: BKW FMB Energie AG, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Swiss voters have endorsed Energy Strategy 2050, a government plan that will see renewables including wind and solar power beefed up and nuclear power phased out in the country.<\/p>\n

On the weekend, just over 58 percent of those who cast their ballot in a related referendum gave their government the nod to proceed with the ambitious plan.<\/p>\n

Currently, wind and solar power<\/a> make up less than 5% of Switzerland\u2019s electricity production, with hydro contributing 60%.<\/p>\n

Under Energy Strategy 2050, non-hydro renewables electricity production would rise to at least 4,400 GWh in 2020 and 11,400 GWh in 2035. Hydropower would contribute 37,400 GWh in 2035<\/p>\n

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Energy Strategy 2050 – Switzerland<\/p><\/div>\n

While the initiative would see no new general licences for nuclear power plants issued, there will not be a ban on nuclear technology; with existing plants to be permitted to continue operating for as long as their safety is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

There are four nuclear power plants<\/a> in Switzerland with a total of five operational reactors that collectively generate 35% of the country’s electricity output. The first plant to shut down (M\u00fchleberg<\/a> – pictured above) is scheduled to do so in 2019. The “newest” reactor in Switzerland, at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant, was commissioned in 1984 – 33 years ago.<\/p>\n

The renewable energy boost will be funded by 480 million francs (approximately AUD $660 million) annually, raised from a “use of network surcharge” applied to all electricity users in the country.<\/p>\n

The lead-up to the referendum wasn’t without controversy; with both sides claiming foul play. However, a clean, safe and renewable energy future won the day.<\/p>\n

“With a clear “yes” to the Energy Strategy 2050, the voting population has set the course and paved the way for a future that builds on sustainability, renewable energies and energy efficiency,” said<\/a> the Social Democrats (translated).<\/p>\n

“Today’s decision is good for the climate, the environment, our jobs, the Swiss economy and the whole population.”<\/p>\n

With regard to energy efficiency, the plan sets goals of a 3% per capita electricity consumption reduction in 2020 and 13% in 2035; based on a 2000 baseline.<\/p>\n

There will also be more stringent emission regulations for cars, with a reduction to 95g CO2\/km by the end of 2020. For utility vehicles and light semi-trailers, an extension of emission regulations would see a reduction to 147g CO2\/km by the end of 2020.<\/p>\n

The English version of the Swiss Government’s Energy Strategy 2050 can be viewed here<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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