Switzerland satisfies around half of its energy requirements from hydro-electric installations such as this. Whilst some may think such developments disfigure the pristine alpine landscape, hydro power is one of the few genuinely viable sources of renewable energy and should not be viewed too harshly.

Besides, the winter sports industry causes far more widespread damage for rather less overall benefit.

Location: Emosson, Valais, Switzerland

Date: 06.2014

Medium: 5x4 colour negative