Aare power station Gösgen, Run-of-river power station in Niedergösgen, Switzerland.
Description
Aare power station Gösgen is a run-of-river facility powered by five Kaplan turbines that extract energy from the Aare's water flow. A canal system channels water through the installation, where the turbines continuously generate electricity.
History
The facility was established in 1917 as an early achievement in harnessing the Aare's hydropower potential. A major modernization between 1997 and 2000 significantly enhanced its operational efficiency.
Culture
The facility holds recognition in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property and demonstrates the importance of hydropower in shaping regional industrial development. Visitors can observe how engineering and energy production have influenced the character of the Aare valley.
Practical
The site is located on Werkstrasse 63 and is viewable from outside, with the canal and structure clearly showing how the facility operates. The best time to visit is on clear days when you can see the water movement and turbine chamber functions clearly.
Did you know?
One of the five turbines is specially designed to generate power at 16.7 hertz frequency, which the Swiss rail network uses exclusively. This specialized function shows how the facility directly supports the country's transportation infrastructure.
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