The Nant de Drance hydropower plant is set to utilise the height difference between the Emosson and Vieux Emosson reservoirs that lie close to the Swiss-French border, in a project that will eventually help cope with energy demand during peak consumption periods.
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Workers are pictured as construction continues at the site of the Nant de Drance hydropower plant near the village of Finhaut. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
The Emosson dam is Switzerland’s second biggest hydroelectric dam. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
The dam will also help to improve overall network stability. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
Work continues after dark at the site of the Nant de Drance hydropower plant. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
Construction continues at the site of the Vieux Emosson dam. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
With a capacity of 225 million cubic metres of water, the Lac d‘Emosson is Switzerland's second largest reservoir after the Lac des Dix. It is fed by the streams that flow from the Mont Blanc massif mountain range. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
Construction at the site of the Nant de Drance hydropower plant. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
The Emosson Dam can be accessed by a mountain road that is open to the public during the summer season. Pierre Albouy / Reuters -
The public can access the top of the dam coming by the train and Minifunic. Pierre Albouy / Reuters
In pictures: Construction of the Vieux Emosson dam in Switzerland
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