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02.09.2022 | Test your energy knowledge

Solar power from the mountains – how does that work?

In Switzerland, the majority of power consumption will have to be covered by additional renewable sources. The expansion of photovoltaics (PV) plays an important role here. The largest alpine solar plant in Switzerland has been in operation since the end of August 2022. Have you heard about it already? What do you know about solar electricity and AlpinSolar? Test your knowledge in our quiz.

1. According to the Federal government, how high must the proportion of solar power in total power consumption be in 2050?

A) around 30 per cent

B) around 40 per cent

C) around 60 per cent

2. What is the most commonly used material in solar cells?

A)    Chrome

B)    Nickel

C)    Silicon

3. At the end of August 2022, the largest alpine solar plant in Switzerland went into full operation. Where exactly?


A)    On the Muttsee dam at 2500 m.a.s.l.

B)    Near the Limmernsee dam at 1857 m.a.s.l.

C)    On the Oberblegisee above Braunwald at 1422 m.a.s.l.

4. Axpo looked for a strong project partner. Who is it?


A)    EKZ

B)    EWZ

C)    IWB 

5.     Who will purchase the power at a fixed price for 20 years? 


A)    Coop

B)    Denner

C)    Lidl

6. What do experts call this type of long-term power contract at a fixed price?


A)    Power Purchase Agreement

B)    Fix Power Deal

C)    Long-time Power Agreement

7. How much power does the AlpinSolar facility produce?


A)    2.2 megawatts

B)    2.2 gigawatt-hours

C)    3.3 gigawatt-hours

8. 4872 solar panels were installed on the Muttsee dam wall. How large is the area of the solar plant?

A)    1500 square metres

B)    10 000 square metres

C)    20 000 square metres 

9. What's special about an alpine solar plant compared to a plant in the lowlands?


A)    It produces more power in summer

B)    It produces more power in winter

C)    It is easier to maintain

10. What can you do with a kilowatt-hour of solar power?


A)    Cook 240 eggs

B)    Watch TV for 30 hours

C)    Work on the computer for 10 hours

How we rate your result


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