Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFPSource: AFPSwitzerland is among the world's wealthiest countries, but its reliance on Russian gas and French nuclear power -- both in short supply -- has it bracing for power shortages and even blackouts this winter. That is not usually a problem, but this year, with the war in Ukraine, and Russia slashing gas deliveries to much of Europe, the threat of severe power shortages is looming. The plant "usefully supplements a renewable electricity production that remains too low," said Nicolas Wuthrich of nature preservation group Pro Natura. Bern has cautioned against exaggerating the risks, but has also acknowledged it is preparing for power shortages, with the head of the federal electricity commission, Werner Luginbuhl, warning of repeated, hours-long power cuts. Switzerland is preparing for power shortages, with the head of the federal electricity commission warning of repeated, hours-long power cuts.

Source: Daily Nation August 26, 2022 06:10 UTC