A fight over hydro-electric expansion in the Grimsel area
The nine plants of the KWO (Kraftwerke Oberhasli ) hydro-electric power company in the Grimsel area produce enough electricity annually to meet the needs of one million people. The operators want to boost production by increasing dam capacity and updating equipment, but environmental groups are objecting. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
This content was published on March 31, 2011
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