Forces Motrices de Conches S.A.

Neubrigg power plant - alt. 1008 m
These facilities in the eastern part of the canton of Valais comprise four power stations and two reservoirs, and are divided into three clearly separated grids. The power stations and their supply lines went into operation between 1964 and 1974. Collectively, the Gommer power stations cover the electricity needs of 44,000 people.
2 turbines
Total capacity: 26 MW
Gross head: 734m
Fieschertal power plant - alt. 1130 m
2 turbines
Total capacity: 64 MW
Gross head: 520 m
Heiligkreuz power plant - alt. 1410 m
3 turbines
Total capacity: 39 MW
Gross head: 680 m
Frid reservoir - alt. 1741 m
Built: 1966
Type: earth embankment dam
Height: 13 m
Reservoir capacity: 50 000 m3
Kummenbord reservoir - alt. 2097 m
Reservoir capacity: 160 400 m3
Hydropower
Storage Power Plants
Switzerland
Vallée de Conches, Switzerland
131 MW
Alpiq: 26 %
1966
297 GWh (2011)
Yes
in service








