Zdymadlo Přelouč, Navigation lock in Přelouč, Czech Republic
Zdymadlo Přelouč is a navigation lock on the Elbe River that regulates water levels for inland shipping. The facility consists of two steel gates approximately 21 meters wide and operates alongside a hydroelectric power station.
The lock was built in 1927 as a major achievement in modern water-power engineering. Over the decades, the facility has been updated several times while preserving most of its original design.
The lock is registered in the Czech cultural heritage system and shows how the Elbe River supports both shipping and power generation in this region. Visitors can observe how the steel gates manage water flow and keep the river navigable for inland boats.
The lock is accessible from a walkway along the river, offering clear views of the water control system in action. Visitors should be prepared for open exposure to sun and weather, as the facility sits directly on the water.
The power station next to the lock installed solar panels on its roof in 2009 to generate additional electricity. This blend of early 20th-century water power with modern solar technology makes the site a practical example of renewable energy over time.
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