La Batiaz is a 190MW hydro power project. It is located on Rhone river/basin in Valais, Switzerland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1967 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1975.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 190 190 Active Valais, Switzerland

Description

The project is co-owned by Alpiq Holding and Electricite de France, with their respective ownership stake of 50% each.

La Batiaz is a reservoir based project. The project generated 835 GWh of electricity.

The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 95MW nameplate capacity.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1967 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1975.

Methodology

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