Overview
Handeck 3 (Isogyre) is a 55 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Switzerland. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Handeck 3 (Isogyre) is a hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 55 MW, situated in Switzerland. The facility is operational and plays a role in the Swiss energy grid, which relies heavily on hydropower for electricity generation. Switzerland's regulatory framework for hydropower includes the Swiss Energy Act and the Federal Act on the Protection of Waters, which govern environmental sustainability and water usage. The plant's technology is typical for run-of-river or storage hydroelectric schemes common in the Alpine region. The facility supports Switzerland's transition to renewable energy by providing clean electricity without direct CO2 emissions. Its location in the Alps leverages natural water resources, contributing to grid stability and regional energy supply.
Environmental context
Hydropower plants like Handeck 3 have low direct emissions but can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow. The facility's capacity of 55 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale for Swiss hydro plants. Proximity to Alpine environments requires careful management of water levels and fish migration.
Frequently asked questions
Handeck 3 (Isogyre) is located in Switzerland, with coordinates 46.6170 N, 8.3063 E.
The hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 55 megawatts (MW).
It is a hydroelectric power plant, using water flow to generate electricity.
Swiss hydroelectric plants must comply with the Swiss Energy Act and the Federal Act on the Protection of Waters, ensuring sustainable water use and environmental protection.
As a renewable hydroelectric plant, it supports Switzerland's goal of increasing clean energy generation and reducing carbon emissions.