Dataset on residential electricity load profiles in Switzerland

Abstract

Residential electricity profiles are undergoing significant changes due to the increasing adoption of distributed renewable generation, heat pumps, and electric vehicles. Up-to-date real-world measurements are essential for characterizing these evolving consumption patterns and providing a timely empirical foundation for research. This paper presents a dataset of 15-minute smart meter measurements from 2,447 residential installations in Switzerland, covering the years 2023 and 2024. The dataset encompasses both active and reactive energy (withdrawal and injection) of diverse installation types, including apartments, single-family houses, heat pumps, and common building areas. A subset of the associated customers participated in a pilot project featuring novel grid tariffs and automated load control. The corresponding price profiles and metadata are also included. The dataset aims to support research focusing on distribution grid modeling, load forecasting, and the assessment of time-varying tariffs.