Sustainable energy

The Große Scheidegg with its meadows and fir trees. The mountain panorama surrounding Grindelwald can be seen in the background.

Aerial views of the Trift region, the Susten region, and Gadmental, featuring the Gadmer Dolomites and the Trift Glacier. — © Grimselwelt. CC0 (OpenData)

KWO

Electricity on a grand scale

Eight reservoirs and thirteen hydroelectric power stations operated by Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG (KWO) generate hydroelectric power.

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Schwarzwaldalp

A small but efficient hydroelectric power station

The Schwarzwaldalp Chalet Hotel has been powered by electricity from its own hydroelectric power station for over 100 years.

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A bird's-eye view of the village of Grindelwald in the spring, with green meadows, traditional houses, and the surrounding mountains. — © Jungfrau Region Tourism AG. CC0 (OpenData)

BAC

Generating energy from wood

The Grindelwald wood-fired heating plant supplies businesses and households with all their heating and hot water via a district heating network. The CO₂-neutral energy is sourced from locally grown wood.

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Männlichen cable car

Roof-mounted solar panel system

As part of the construction of the new Grindelwald–Männlichen gondola lift, a photovoltaic system has been installed on the roof of the Männlichen mountain station to generate electricity.

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