Design study of 2 new high head hydroelectric schemes in the Alps

France (74)

2018-2019

1 100 kW

Summary preliminary study

Detailed analysis of two weirs and intakes on mountain streams (total nominal discharge of 820 l/s), two penstocks (total length 4300 m), a common powerhouse with two units operated under 155 and 120 m. Streams discharge measurement with velocity sensor and conductometry to build the calibration curve for a permanent flowrate measurement campaign.