Chavalon, Chavalon, Switzerland

Chavalon generated its first kWh in September 1965. In 1999, with its technology considered old and profitability falling, a decision was taken to pull its plug. When the plant went out of service, plans were drawn up to develop a gas power station on the same site. Due to new environmental laws and submitted objections, however, the plant now remains in its unaltered state.