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Beznau, SwitzerlandOn-site Internship More than 3 months ago
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Axpo
Company Overview
Axpo Holding AG
Baden, Switzerland
2001
Over 6,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures not disclosed for 2023 or later.
What They Do
Axpo is the largest producer of hydropower in Switzerland and has evolved from a dominant hydropower company into a diversified provider of renewable energy. The company operates around 60 hydropower plants that generate over half of the country's renewable energy. Additionally, Axpo plans to build 4,200 photovoltaic projects by 2030 and operates approximately 600 wind turbines across 100 wind farms. The biomass sector includes Switzerland's largest CO2-neutral facility, while the company is also investing in the development of green hydrogen, as demonstrated by the 30 MW Valle Peligna project in Italy (source: axpo.com).
Projects & Track Record
Notable projects by Axpo include the Beznau hydropower plant, which has been in operation since 1908, and the Eglisau station on the Rhine, built in 1920. The 1,000 MW Limmern pumped storage power plant in the Glarus Alps has been operational since 2016. Ongoing projects include the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, which is expected to generate 377,000 MWh annually for 100,000 people by the first quarter of 2026. Other significant projects are the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland and the AlpinSolar facility, which has been producing 3.3 million kWh annually since August 2022 (source: axpo.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Axpo has completed the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, announced on November 25, 2025. Additionally, the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland was commissioned in August 2025. The company began construction of its 100th wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany, in October 2025. Key contracts include two PPAs with Vleemo nv for over 900 GWh of wind energy, announced in October 2025 (source: axpo.com).
Working There
Axpo offers a variety of roles in energy production, trading and risk management, project development and engineering, as well as IT and digital solutions. The company employs over 6,000 people who drive innovations in renewable energy. The corporate culture emphasizes a passion for innovation and collaboration. Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Baden and at international locations, including the USA and Spain (source: axpo.com).
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