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Monday, 23 November, 2009
Switzerland’s undulating terrain may be difficult to get around at times, but the mountains do hold a plentiful supply of potential energy, in the form of water. Hydroelectric plants produce 60 percent of the nation’s electricity - so it’s unsurprising that water is often called Switzerland’s most important natural resource. Vincent Landon took a tour of the Grimsel Power Station in the Bernese Oberland.
Hydro energy keeps Switzerland green
Switzerland’s undulating terrain may be difficult to get around at times, but the mountains do hold a plentiful supply of potential energy, in the form of water. Hydroelectric plants produce 60 percent of the nation’s electricity - so it’s unsurprising that water is often called Switzerland’s most important natural resource. Vincent Landon took a tour of the Grimsel Power Station in the Bernese Oberland.
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