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The AlpinSolar power plant of Swiss Axpo energy company on the dam of Lake Muttsee, near Linthal, Switzerland.

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Video. Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

Updated: 07/02/2023 - 13:48 GMT+1

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

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