Situated at an altitude of 1,930 metres, the Emosson reservoir is fed by water from the Mont Blanc massif, the Aiguilles Rouges and the Val Ferret. Energy is generated in the Vallorcine and Martigny-La Bâtiaz stations located around 1,470 meters lower down.
Facts & figures
Plant type:
Storage power plant
Location:
Martigny, Switzerland
Number of turbines:
La Bâtiaz (CH): 2 Pelton turbines / Vallorcine (F): 3 Pelton turbines + 1 Francis turbine + 2 pumps
Capacity:
420 MW
Shareholding:
50 %
Commissioning:
1975
Average annual production:
850 GWh
Guided tours:
Yes
Status:
In service
