Hydro power
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Power in the Alps. Water is a key source of energy in Switzerland (Keystone) Keystone -
The Albigna dam above Bergell in the canton of Graubünden (Keystone) Keystone -
The 282-metre tall Grande Dixence dam wall in canton Valais is the highest in the world (Keystone) Keystone -
Water is converted into electricity in the turbine hall of the Loebbia hydro plant in canton Graubünden (Keystone) Keystone -
A transformer station in canton Bern (Keystone) Keystone -
Overhead power lines transfer electricity to the end-user (Keystone) Keystone -
End station. Christmas lights from the city of Geneva sparkle on Lake Geneva (Keystone) Keystone
Turning water into watts
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