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Dörverden
Location: NI
Operator: Statkraft Germany
Configuration: 2 X 1.07 MW propeller, 2 X 1.05 MW Kaplan
Operation: 1914
T/G supplier: ??
EPC: Siemens
Quick facts: This run-of-river plant is on the Weser River. It is one of a number of Statkfraft hydro plants that have been fit with eel-detection devices to reduce mortality during nocturnal migrations. The plant was part of an asset swap with E.ON effective in January 2009. It has been extensivley modernized, first in 1927/28, then again in 1954/55, and finally in the 1990s.
Photograph courtesy of Statkraft
Posted 26 Feb 2012 |
Bockeloh
Location: NW
Operator: Mark-E AG
Configuration: 3 X 650 kW Francis
Operation: 1924 (rebuilt 1982)
T/G supplier: Voith
Photograph courtesy of Mark-E AG
Posted 30 Oct 2004 |
Eversberg
Location: NW
Operator: RWE Innogy
Configuration: 1 X 315 kW, 1 X 161 kW Kaplan
Operation: ??
T/G supplier: ??
Photograph courtesy of RWE AG
Posted 17 Feb 2008 |
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Falken
Location: TH
Operator: E.ON Thuringer Energie
Configuration: 410 kW Francis
Operation: 1913
T/G supplier: ??
Quick facts: The plant was in continuous service until turbine damage in
1981. It was repaired and restarted in 1999.
Photograph courtesy of E.ON Thuringer Energie
Posted 6 May 2006 |
Neue Mühle Rebuild
Location: HE
Operator: Städtische Werke AG
Configuration: 2 X 168 kW Kaplan
Operation: 1999
T/G supplier: ??
Quick facts: The first mention of this mill at Fulda dates to 1443. In
1890, construction started on the small hydroelectric plant and pumping
works which continues to supply water and electricity
for Kassel. The buildings also house a museum with exhibits covering the
history of utilities services in Kassel.
Photograph courtesy of Städtische Werke AG
Posted 22 Oct 2005 |
Wisenta
Location: TH
Operator: Vattenfall
Configuration: 2 X 1,200 kW, 2 X 630 kW
Operation: 1920-1965
T/G supplier: Escher Wyss, CKD, Siemens, Sachsen
Photograph courtesy of Vattenfall
Posted 24 Apr 2004 |
