Le Truel, Hydroelectric power station in Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu, France.
Le Truel is a hydroelectric power station on the Tarn River in Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu with a 130-meter-long dam that creates a reservoir. The facility uses two Kaplan turbines to generate electricity for the region.
Construction of the facility began in 1957 and was completed in 1959 as part of France's major hydroelectric expansion program. This project represented an important step in bringing renewable power to southern regions.
The Le Truel power station represents French engineering expertise in renewable energy, managed by Électricité de France for regional power distribution.
The site is managed by Électricité de France and is not freely accessible; visits require special permission. The surrounding area around the reservoir offers better viewpoints for observing the structure from a distance.
The facility operates in coordination with the downstream Le Pouget station as an integrated cascade system. This arrangement allows the water flow to be used more efficiently for energy production.
Location: Le Truel
Location: Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu
GPS coordinates: 44.06017,2.76928
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42
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