Centrale hydroélectrique de Montézic

The Montézic hydroelectric plant is a STEP (pumped energy station). It is capable of mobilizing its 920 megawatts, the equivalent of a nuclear unit, in a few minutes, to meet the needs of the French or European electricity system. The information area offers a permanent exhibition which is part of the guided tour (Sundays only, in summer). This provides the keys to understanding the construction of Montézic, its particular operation and its strategic role in the storage of electricity in the form of water.