For the first time since 1974, Lake Vidraru will be completely emptied for the €188 million dam modernization project. The controlled emptying, which will begin on August 1, 2025 and end on February 28, 2026, is essential for the evaluation and improvement of the hydromechanical equipment. The CEO of Hidroelectrica emphasized that this modernization will ensure more efficient energy production for 40 years.
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Lacul Vidraru va fi golit complet pentru prima dată. Hidroelectrica va moderniza barajul cu peste 188 de milioane de euro
Lacul Vidraru se golește complet, pentru prima dată în ultima jumătate de secol, pentru modernizare. Este un proces care va dura 6 luni
Lacul Vidraru va fi golit pentru prima dată din 1974, parte într-un proces de modernizare în valoare de 188 de milioane de euro
Lacul Vidraru va fi golit pentru prima dată în 50 de ani. Milioane de metri cubi de apă vor fi deversate în mod controlat
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