HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANT – ALTERNATIVE ENERGY (TP063)

Location: Refuge du Lac Blanc, Chamonix Valley, France

This project is now open for funding, either from a single UK Tour Operator or a group of operators, with the addition of some pledges received from local authorities and energy firms.

Please contact TICOS for more information about contributing to this project, quoting its reference number 'TP063' in all correspondence.

Project Status Table for TICOS Project TP063
Date validated by TICOS: January 2009.
Estimated project cost:

Up to Euros 250,000.
Minimum funding required from TICOS is Euros 40,000.
Project timescale:
One year from receipt of funding.
Additional sustainable development benefits:
  • Cleaner environment encourages further tourism to the area
  • New energy source produces less noise pollution
  • Creates local jobs
  • Makes possible a longer working season for the Refuge
  • Promotes awareness of cleaner energy sources

Project Details

The aim of this project is to introduce a hydro-electric power plant to replace the diesel generator that at present powers the light and heat source for the Refuge du Lac Blanc in the Lac Blanc – Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve. The nature reserve is a beautiful area of the Mont Blanc region, popular with skiers and walkers alike.

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The project will replace an old, inefficient and dirty power source with a modern clean hydro system which provides clear carbon emission benefits. Once this scheme is implemented there is a potential to roll it out to other locations.