SBB power station, Run-of-the-river power station in Silenen, Switzerland.
The SBB power station stretches for 64 meters along the Reuss River, utilizing its natural flow to generate hydroelectric power at 541 meters elevation.
Construction of this industrial facility began in 1918, and by 1922 the power station started operations under the management of Kraftwerk Amsteg AG.
The power station holds the distinction of being listed as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing early 20th-century industrial engineering achievements.
Located at Gotthardstrasse 115 in Amsteg, the power station produces 120 megawatts of electricity, contributing to the regional power supply network.
The facility integrates directly with the Reuss River system, returning water downstream while maintaining natural flow patterns for minimal environmental impact.
Location: Silenen
Inception: 1918
Elevation above the sea: 541 m
Length: 64 m
Operator: Kraftwerk Amsteg AG
Part of: list of cultural properties in Silenen
Address: Gotthardstrasse 115, 6474 Amsteg 6474 6474
GPS coordinates: 46.76815,8.67161
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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