Producer of hydropower
Clean and renewable energy
The Emosson dam, built between 1969 and 1973, is at the heart of a major hydroelectric complex straddling Switzerland and France.
Two hydropower plants supply close to 3% of the electricity generated in Switzerland. Hydropower is a home-grown, storable, flexible, renewable and CO2-free form of energy.
With its 225 million m3 of water, Emosson Lake is the 2nd biggest artificial reservoir in Switzerland.
Franco-Swiss
The Emosson complex covers 2 national territories
850 million kWh
Average annual production by the facility
225 billion litres
Volume of Emosson Lake dam
1967 - 1975
Construction of the facility
News
Publication - Annual Report 2023
We are pleased to inform you that our Annual Report is now available under: Annual Report 2023
This report present our financial results, the key…
Prevention - Water releases
Electricité d'Emosson is aware of the importance of prevention near its facilities, and implements various preventive measures during the summer…
Fishing guide Haute-Savoie / Safety on waterways
In partnership with the Haute-Savoie Federation for fishing and aquatic environment protection (AAPPMA), Electricité d'Emosson joins forces in…
At the heart of the Emosson dam in Valais
Emosson zipline
Walking trails in Valais
Staff Emosson SA
Our teams in pictures
Hydropower
Procurement
Hydropower is the mainstay of Switzerland’s electricity supply and provides more than half of the country’s power production. In France, it represents 12% of total production.
Hydropower plants
Different types of power plant
Three types of hydropower plant are in use in Switzerland. Run-of-river power plants, storage power plants and pumped storage power plants.
