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Large reserves of water

This content was published on May 27, 2012 With its mountains and considerable rainfall, Switzerland has ideal conditions for harnessing hydropower. Built since the late 19th century, hydroelectric plants increased in particular between 1945 and 1970. In addition to providing energy, artificial lakes serve several other purposes: the regulation of river water, flood reduction, the supply of water for irrigation, fish farms and…