Raffelberg power station, Run-of-river power station in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
The Raffelberg power station is a hydroelectric facility on the Ruhr River in Mülheim that generates electricity using four vertical Francis turbines. These turbines drive generators that convert the water's pressure into electrical power.
The facility was built between 1923 and 1925 based on designs by architects Arthur Pfeifer and Hans Großmann. It was created at a time when hydropower was seen as an alternative to coal.
The station is part of the Route of Industrial Culture and shows how hydropower once shaped the region. Visitors today see a building that combines technical function with timeless architecture.
The building sits right next to Raffelberg Bridge and is easy to see from there. Visitors can view the outer facade from the street, though it remains an active industrial facility.
The station received protected monument status in 1986 and is one of few industrial facilities that has preserved its original appearance. This blend of heritage protection and active electricity generation makes it distinctive.
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