Keila-Joa hydroelectric power station, Hydroelectric power station in Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, Estonia.
Keila-Joa hydroelectric power station is an industrial building positioned beside a waterfall in Lääne-Harju, generating electricity through water power with a capacity of 365 kilowatts. The structure displays design features from its original period and stands near a historic manor house.
The plant was built in 1928 as a significant milestone in Estonian energy infrastructure development, replacing a water mill documented at this location since 1555. The shift from traditional waterpower to modern electricity generation shaped the region's industrial transformation.
The facility represents an early example of industrial development in Northern Estonia, showing how energy production became intertwined with local landscapes. Its presence reflects changing relationships between people and water resources across generations.
The grounds are accessible from outside, allowing visitors to explore the exterior architecture along the surrounding roads. Visit during daylight hours when the building details are most visible and the waterfall view is clearest.
The power station was designed by the renowned architect Andrei Stackenschneider, who also shaped the adjacent manor house nearby. This blend of functional industrial facility with artistic design is uncommon in the region.
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