EDF, France

Saut-Mortier

Saut-Mortier is a dam located in Cernon, France, and belongs to EDF. The project concerns the five hydropower plants located in the Ain valley, specifically Vouglans, Saut-Mortier and Coislet and the roughly 100 km stretch between Vouglans and the confluence of the Ain and Rhône Rivers.

Project info

  • Owner : Électricité de France SA
  • Type : -
  • Turbines : -
  • Constructed : 1898 - 1901
  • Installed Capacity [MW] : 44
  • Reservoir Capacity [mil m3] : 1.07
01. Objectives
Develop chained hydrodynamic models and guidelines to predict changes in flow, water quality and habitat conditions
Develop a set of guidelines to assess the effects of different climate change scenarios, coupled with hydrological, hydraulic and thermal conditions, on aquatic life
Demonstrate innovative approaches to refurbishment project evaluations
EDF_Barrage de Vouglans©AIRDIASOL_Rothan_485-455
Ain_Vouglans©AIRDIASOL.Rothan_485-455
SautMortier©AIRDIASOL_Rothan_485-455
02. Contact information