Switzerland is home to a total of 2'067 active companies in energy production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 33.6%, with 952 new companies registered, and 432 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Energy producers in Switzerland.
In Switzerland, 952 companies in energy production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 520 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 65th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 85 companies in energy production were incorporated. In that same period, 36 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in Switzerland.
The most common company size for Energy producers in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 2'067 companies in energy production, most are active in Production of electricity (1'231), Steam and air conditioning supply (327), and Distribution of electricity (213). 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.
Companies in energy production in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (61%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (19%) and "Other" (19%).
In Switzerland, 4 companies in energy production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In Switzerland, 3 companies in energy production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In Switzerland, 81 companies in energy production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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