Hydro Electric Power
Alpine Grandeur Zone
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In this zone there are 6 power stations and 4 canals each have been made to use the available water use the water to best effect.

Studies
By visiting at least 2 of the 8 power stations and dams, we become familiar with proportions and power output.   An information centre shows us how the dams and cannels work together with the main power transmission lines to deliver their energy to the country. 

We consider the environmental impact of the new large reservoirs and the management of the newly available water as demand grows. 

We explore the material that has been used to make one of the earth dams and look how it was collected processed and put in place.

Our guide explains the energy transfer processes from water to electricity, its control programs, and transportation through the cable ways.