Following the successful conclusion of the transfer of the extra-high-voltage grids and the strategic and organisational realignment of the company, Pierre-Alain Graf, CEO of Swissgrid, has decided to leave the company and to take a new direction in his professional life.

The ESTI has granted the necessary building permits for the line.

Swissgrid was able to significantly raise the capacity for the import of electricity on the northern border during a test between February and April 2015.

This is an internationally recognised approach, which is already applied in Switzerland at lower grid levels.

At today's annual general assembly of Swissgrid, the Swiss electricity grid operator, all the proposals of the Board of Directors were accepted.

The plan to upgrade the power line between Airolo and Lavorgo is strategically important for the completion of a national and international grid.

Stimulating presentations and a lively platform discussion on the grid of the future were the focus of the event.

The project concerned is a joint venture between Swissgrid Ltd and Engadiner Kraftwerke AG.

On commissioning, the section of cable becomes part of the Swissgrid transmission grid.

At its annual media conference Swissgrid, the Swiss transmission system operator, announced some very respectable business figures.