Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, Hydroelectric power station in Vyshhorod, Ukraine
The Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant is a dam complex across the Dnieper River that includes lock systems for navigation and water level control. The structure combines power generation equipment with a concrete spillway in a unified design.
Construction began in 1960, and the first generator started producing electricity in 1964, with the remaining units completed throughout the decade. The project reflected the era's ambition to harness the river for the nation's benefit.
The power station marks a turning point when engineering transformed the river's role into a source of energy for the growing city. It shaped how people understood progress and remains a symbol of that industrial ambition in the region.
Access to the facility itself is limited because it is an active power generation site. The best views are from the riverbanks or boat tours on the reservoir, which are possible without special permission.
It was the first facility in Ukraine to combine concrete spillway technology with hydroelectric generation in a single structure, a technically novel approach at the time. This integration allowed both functions to work within a more compact design.
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