Collection Yann Arthus-Bertrand
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Hope Production / Yann Arthus-Bertrand / Aerialcollection
Format : HD 1920x1080
Reference : CH1308-HP004195
Keywords : dam environment great landscape Hydroelectrical lake mountain production d'électricité power energy renewable energy
The Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Dixence at the head of the Val d'Hérémence in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 285 m (935 ft) high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world, fifth tallest dam overall, and the tallest dam in Europe. It is part of the Cleuson-Dixence Complex. With the primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation, the dam fuels four power stations, totaling the installed capacity to 2,069 MW, generating approximately 2,000 GWh annually, enough to power 400,000 Swiss households.