Join the IMechE Switzerland Group for an exclusive technical visit to the Reservekraftwerk Birr – Switzerland’s state-of-the-art emergency gas turbine power plant, capable of delivering up to 250 MW to the grid in critical situations. Hosted on the GE site in Aargau, this unique facility showcases mobile TM2500 turbines, rapid deployment infrastructure, and the nation’s strategic energy resilience planning in action. Learn how engineering, regulation, and environmental protection converge in this high-profile project, and gain rare behind-the-scenes insights into one of Switzerland’s most important energy contingency assets.

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Please note:
- Final participant list will be submitted one week prior to the visit
- Advance registration with your personal details is required
- Safety shoes are mandatory (bring your own or borrow on site)
- Participation is limited to 20 people