Opponitz power station, Run-of-river hydroelectric power station in Opponitz, Austria.
The power station utilizes the natural flow of water without requiring large reservoirs, generating electricity through direct river current manipulation at 395 meters elevation.
Built in 1924, this hydroelectric facility marked a significant advancement in Austria's electrical infrastructure development during the early twentieth century industrialization period.
The power station stands as a protected monument under Austrian law, representing the integration of industrial architecture with environmental considerations.
Located at coordinates 47.8903°N and 14.8294°E, the facility continues to supply sustainable electrical power to local communities through the Ybbs River system.
The station operates without creating substantial water reservoirs, maintaining natural river flows while producing renewable energy through specialized turbine systems.
Location: Opponitz
Elevation above the sea: 395 m
Address: Schwarzenbach 16
GPS coordinates: 47.89030,14.82940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:11
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