They get 52% of their electricity from hydro and 35% from nuclear. From Neutron Bytes:
Swiss Reject Plan for Early Close of Nation’s Nuclear Plants
The proposal to force older nuclear power plants to close in Switzerland has been rejected in a referendum by a vote of 56% to 44% to retain the units.
With 56% of people have voted ‘No’ to the rapid phase out, the election records a clear victory by winning both the popular vote and by taking majorities in the most cantons.
Makes sense - the reactors are paid for and the fuel is cheap.
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