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Swiss Voters Back Plan to Boost Domestic Renewable Energy

The decision in a referendum means solar and wind plants in the Alps will enjoy continued government subsidies and make their construction easier. The proposal was approved by 69% of…
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The decision in a referendum means solar and wind plants in the Alps will enjoy continued government subsidies and make their construction easier.

The proposal was approved by 69% of voters.

The right-wing Swiss People’s Party, the country’s largest political group, had challenged the bill in a referendum after it was passed by parliament.

Swiss glaciers. Image © PlanetSKI

Swiss glaciers. Image © PlanetSKI