Kraftwerk Harkort

The Harkort power station generates electricity through four turbines using water from the Ruhr River at an elevation of 89 meters.

Built in the early 20th century for industrial energy production, parts of the original power station were replaced in 1931 during the Harkortsee dam construction.

The turbine house, designed by architect Bruno Taut in Art Nouveau style, represents the industrial development of North Rhine-Westphalia on the Route of Industrial Heritage.

The facility produces approximately 24 million kilowatt hours annually with a maximum output capacity of 6.6 megawatts through an 800-meter-long discharge channel.

The power station location dates back to the 14th century when a grain mill operated at this exact spot along the Ruhr River.

Location: Alt-Wetter

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

Part of: list of architectural heritage monuments in Wetter (Ruhr)

GPS coordinates: 51.37920,7.39206

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:17