Energy producers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'638 active companies in energy production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 33.0%, with 736 new companies registered, and 330 companies liquidated.
- 736 new companies
- 330 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Energy producers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Energy producers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Energy producers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 736 companies in energy production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 406 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Energy producers:
Canton of Bern (273), Canton of Zurich (197), and Canton of Valais (173).
Companies in energy production are the 59th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 736 new companies
- 1'638 active companies
- ** year to date
Energy producers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 75 companies in energy production were incorporated. In that same period, 31 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 75 new companies
- 31 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Energy producers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Energy producers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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50% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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39% Small (10-49 emp.)
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8% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Energy producers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'638 companies in energy production, most are active in
Production of electricity (974), Steam and air conditioning supply (278), and Distribution of electricity (168).
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
974
Steam and air conditioning supply
278
Distribution of electricity
168
Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
16
Transmission of electricity
8
Trade of gas through mains
5
Companies in energy production in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (58%), followed by "Other" (22%) and "Limited Liability Company" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 58% Limited
- 22% Other
- 18% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Sole proprietorship
Energy producers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in energy production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6315 Oberägeri
07/07/2026
6312 Steinhausen
03/07/2026
8570 Weinfelden
12/06/2026
8400 Winterthur
27/05/2026
Energy producers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in energy production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8500 Frauenfeld
13/07/2026
8590 Romanshorn
23/06/2026
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
22/06/2026
9552 Bronschhofen
05/05/2026
Energy producers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 101 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 company name, Change of purpose
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of capital
10/07/2026