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31 July 15:59

Hidroelectrica starts the controlled emptying of the Vidraru reservoir for the refurbishment, with an estimated completion on February 28, 2026.

Sanziana Georgescu

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The process of controlled emptying of the Vidraru reservoir, the first such operation since 1974, is essential for the evaluation and modernization of the dam after almost 50 years of operation. The CEO of Hidroelectrica, Karoly Borbely, emphasized that this stage will ensure a new lease of life for the production capacities, using modern technology to increase energy efficiency. The emptying will take place between August 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026, through controlled turbination and discharge into the Argeș River.

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Hidroelectrica începe golirea lacului Vidraru, pentru prima dată după anul 1974

VIDEO Hidroelectrica începe golirea acumulării Vidraru, prima după 1974. Pregătiri pentru retehnologizarea hidrocentralei, investiție de peste 200 de milioane de euro

Hidroelectrica începe golirea lacului Vidraru, pentru prima dată după anul 1974

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Hidroelectrica începe vineri golirea controlată a lacului de acumulare Vidraru, parte a proiectului de 188 mil.euro de retehnologicare a barajului

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