Of all the different types of power plant that generate energy from renewable sources, hydropower plants are among the most important. They have long been the backbone of Swiss power supply, accounting for 60 percent of total power generation. Moreover, of all the “clean” energy sources, hydropower is also one of the most efficient.

The environmental benefits of hydropower will prove key in the deregulated power market. When consumers are able to choose which kind of power they want to use, clean and sustainable energy production will surely be a major criterion.