Elektrownia Airolo, Storage power station in Airolo, Switzerland
The Airolo power station operates with two generator units driven by Pelton turbines, supplying electricity to the 220-kilovolt power grid through transformers.
The construction of the Lucendro dam and power station took place from 1942 to 1948, with partial operations beginning in 1945 during World War II.
The power station represents Swiss engineering excellence in hydroelectric infrastructure, demonstrating the nation's commitment to renewable energy production in alpine regions.
The facility generates approximately 100 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, utilizing water from both Lake Lucendro and Lake Sella through an extensive pipeline system.
The power station incorporates two separate reservoirs at different altitudes, with Lake Lucendro storing 25 million cubic meters and Lake Sella containing 9 million cubic meters.
Location: Airolo
Inception: 1942
GPS coordinates: 46.52668,8.59757
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:21
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