Saas-Grund harnesses the energy potential of two drinking-water lines: two Pelton turbines installed in a rock cavern operate at heads of 543 m and 386 m, delivering a combined output of 558 kW.
2 horizontal Pelton turbines with 2 nozzles each
558 kW
For Saas-Grund, TROYER supplied the electromechanical equipment and control system, fully suitable for drinking-water applications, with stainless-steel construction and exclusively electric actuators, as well as the connection to the existing drinking-water control system.
Pelton - horizontal - 2 nozzles - drinking water
90 l/s
543.00 m
430 kW
Synchronous generator
505 kVA, 400 V
1,500 rpm
Open cooling circuit
Pelton - horizontal - 2 nozzles - drinking water
45 l/s
385.50 m
153 kW
Synchronous generator
230 kVA, 400 V
1,500 rpm
Open cooling circuit
