Russian Megafactories: Second life of Saratov Hydroelectric Station
Pavel Gazdyuk
Sergey Karpov
special to RBTH
The dam of Saratov Hydroelectric Station reaches 1,260 meters in length and 40 meters in height. The station produces more than 5,000 billion kWh per year.
Sergey Karpov
The 55-year-old Saratov Hydroelectric Station on the Volga will effectively become a new station when the upgrade is finished.
