Энергетики ОАО «ТГК-1» обеспечили освещение Гирвасского палеовулкана

Energy workers of the Suna HPPs Cascade of JSC TGC-1 installed lighting for the wastewater outlet of the Palyeozerskaya HPP known as the paleovolcano Girvas in April 2016.

The volcanic complex Girvas is the most ancient volcanic vent in Karelia and one of the favorite touristic spots, especially in the flood routing period. From now onwards the solidified lava flow of the Karelian place of interest can be observed also at night time.

Energy workers of JSC TGC-1 provided lighting for the left shore adjacent to the Palyeozerskaya HPP, as well as for the wastewater outlet. The floodlights on the basis of energy-saving LED sources were used for works.

“It was construction of the Palyeozerskaya HPP that helped to locate the traces of the paleovolcano vent which is approximately 2 billion years old. The HPP construction workers drained the bed of the Suna to the South of the settlement Girvas in the 1950-ies, and the rocks of the volcanic structure named the volcano Girvas were found during the paleovolcanic survey in 1966”, remarks Alexander Sedelnikov, Chief Engineer of the Suna HPPs Cascade of JSC TGC-1. “When implementing the project for channel lighting we have reached the main target – enhancement of safety, first of all, of excursions conducted at night time on sharp slopes. Also, the wastewater outlet is opened for water discharge during the flood period. Prior to actual opening of the gates we switch on the warning siren and examine the channel. Now this standard procedure can be also carried out at night time.”

Thanks to energy workers the ancient volcano Girvas will have a new look, the tourists can enjoy the effects of water and light.