Riddes hydroelectric plant

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Riddes hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Martigny, Wallis, Switzerland.

Project Details

Table 1: Project details for Riddes hydroelectric plant

Status	Commissioning year	Nameplate capacity	Turbines	Technology type	Owner	Operator
Operating	1956	258 MW	5 x 50 MW	Conventional storage	BKW FMB Energie SA [19%]; Axpo Holding AG [29%]; Axpo Power AG [19%]; Forces Motrices de la Suisse Centrale SA (CKW) [19%]; Electricité de France SA [9%]; Municipality of Bagnes [2%] (Électricité de France)	Forces Motrices de Mauvoisin

Location

Table 2: Location details for Riddes hydroelectric plant

Location	Coordinates (WGS 84)
Martigny, Wallis, Switzerland	46.1574, 7.2093 (exact)

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