Vodní elektrárna, Hydroelectric power station in Libochovice, Czech Republic.
The Vodní elektrárna is a hydroelectric facility located on the Ohře River that converts flowing water into electricity. The station consists of solid stone and concrete structures with pipes and machinery positioned along the riverbank.
The station was constructed in 1901 and exemplifies early electrical engineering advances in Bohemia. It emerged as part of the region's transition into modern power generation.
The facility is recognized as a cultural monument and represents how the region developed its industrial heritage. Visitors can see how water power was once harnessed for community needs.
You can view the station from several spots across the river without entering restricted areas. The best views are from the paths along the waterbank, particularly when water levels are normal.
The power station still generates electricity for local supply and ranks among the oldest operating hydroelectric facilities in the region. Much of its original machinery remains from 1901 and has never been replaced with newer technology.
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