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Emosson storage power station

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