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Linthal hydropower plant
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The power plant is located above a valley. These two lakes at the bottom of the valley are only used to store water. (GE Reports/Tomas Kellner)
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Dam belonging to the lower reservoir. It's located 5,900 feet above sea level. (GE Reports/Eric Lenoir)
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The valley ends in a snowcapped cliff. (GE Reports/Tomas Kellner)
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This is the generator hall located inside the mountain. (GE Reports/Tomas Kellner)
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A 'subway line' that runs several miles from the bottom of the mountain to the power plant. (GE Reports/Tomas Kellner)
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Workers use a cable car to get to the plant. (GE Reports/Eric Lenoir)
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One of the plant's underground turbine shafts. (GE Reports/Tomas Kellner)
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Tunnels under the mountain. (GE Reports/Tomas Kellner)
