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Energy producers — Companies in energy production in German-speaking Switzerland

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Energy producers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'632 active companies in energy production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.6%, with 725 new companies registered, and 324 companies liquidated.

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  • 725 new companies
  • 324 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, 725 companies in energy production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 401 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Energy producers: Canton of Bern (275), Canton of Zurich (195), and Canton of Valais (172). Companies in energy production are the 60th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 725 new companies
  • 1'632 active companies
  • ** year to date

Energy producers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 68 companies in energy production were incorporated. In that same period, 27 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 68 new companies
  • 27 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 50% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 39% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 8% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 3% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown

Energy producers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 1'632 companies in energy production, most are active in Production of electricity (974), Steam and air conditioning supply (276), and Distribution of electricity (166). 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
276
Distribution of electricity
166
Trade of electricity
138
Manufacture of gas
49
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" (19%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 58% Limited
  • 22% Other
  • 19% Limited Liability Company
  • 1% Sole proprietorship

Energy producers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in energy production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8400 Winterthur
27/05/2026
6300 Zug
26/05/2026
3415 Hasle b. Burgdorf
21/05/2026
5074 Eiken
07/05/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
01/05/2026
8856 Tuggen
01/05/2026
6340 Baar
01/05/2026
5300 Turgi
22/04/2026
9246 Niederbüren
17/04/2026
6312 Steinhausen
13/04/2026

Energy producers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in energy production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9445 Rebstein
04/06/2026
3952 Susten
29/05/2026
6300 Zug
05/05/2026
8890 Flums
04/05/2026
8842 Unteriberg
08/04/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
07/04/2026
5400 Baden
26/03/2026
8400 Winterthur
17/03/2026
3178 Bösingen
16/03/2026

Energy producers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 60 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
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of capital
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/06/2026
Other change
04/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/06/2026
Other change
04/06/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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