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Founded in 1948, Grande-Dixence is a private headquartered in Valais, Switzerland specializing in Hydro.
Grande Dixence SA is a Swiss hydroelectric company headquartered in Valais that owns and operates the Grande Dixence hydroelectric complex, the most powerful hydroelectric facility in Switzerland. The company manages an extensive network of dams, power stations, and pumping installations across a watershed of 420 km², with approximately 500 million cubic meters of water collected annually from 35 glaciers. Key installations include the Grande Dixence dam (285 meters high, the world's highest gravity dam), the Bieudron power station (Switzerland's most powerful hydroelectric facility with three world records), and multiple pumping stations (ZMutt, Arolla, Ferpècle, Stafel). The company also operates the Cleuson and Nendaz facilities. Energy produced is distributed entirely to four shareholder partner companies. The company is developing the Gornerli project, a multi-purpose reservoir designed to increase winter electricity production, improve flood protection, and secure long-term water supply in response to climate change impacts.
Headquarters
Valais, Switzerland
Founded
1948
Company Type
Private