Energy producers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 368 active companies in energy production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 55.3%, with 202 new companies registered, and 71 companies liquidated.
- 202 new companies
- 71 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Energy producers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Energy producers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Energy producers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 202 companies in energy production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 131 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Energy producers:
Canton of Bern (277), Canton of Zurich (201), and Canton of Valais (172).
Companies in energy production are the 80th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 202 new companies
- 368 active companies
- ** year to date
Energy producers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 15 companies in energy production were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 15 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Energy producers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Energy producers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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48% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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34% Small (10-49 emp.)
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13% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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5% Large (>249 emp.)
Energy producers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 368 companies in energy production, most are active in
Production of electricity (216), Steam and air conditioning supply (50), and Distribution of electricity (43).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Energy producers
Nb of legal entities
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Production of electricity
216
Steam and air conditioning supply
50
Distribution of electricity
43
Trade of gas through mains
6
Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
3
Companies in energy production in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (70%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (19%) and "Other" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 70% Limited
- 19% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Other
- 1% Sole proprietorship
Energy producers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in energy production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2525 Le Landeron
15/09/2026
1305 Penthalaz
09/06/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
04/05/2026
2116 Mont-de-Buttes
11/02/2026
1212 Grand-Lancy
29/01/2026
Energy producers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in energy production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Energy producers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 27 companies in energy production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
08/10/2026