Presa y central eléctrica El Salto
Presa y central eléctrica El Salto, Hydroelectric power station in El Carpio, Spain.
The El Salto dam incorporates modern turbine systems and concrete structures that generate electricity through water flow mechanisms near the Guadalquivir River.
Construction of the El Salto hydroelectric station began in 1922 under the direction of architect Casto Fernández-Shaw, marking regional industrial development.
El Salto received recognition as a cultural heritage site, representing the intersection of industrial architecture and engineering advancement in Spanish infrastructure.
The power station maintains regular operations, contributing to the electrical supply of surrounding communities through renewable energy generation systems.
The facility combines industrial functionality with architectural elements that reflect early 20th-century Spanish engineering approaches to hydroelectric power.
Location: El Carpio
Inception: 1922
Architects: Casto Fernández-Shaw
GPS coordinates: 37.96548,-4.50005
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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