The former European Capital of Culture stands for the combination of tradition and innovation. An ideal place for generating green electricity with the latest technology.
Since 2015, new turbines and generators have increased the annual generation of the power plant by about one fifth. The increased generation of electricity from 100% hydropower and the simultaneous improvement of the ecological conditions at the site are creating significant added value for the surrounding region.
| Owner | VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH |
|---|---|
| Operator | VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH |
| Commissioning | 1982 |
| Type | Run-of-river power plant |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Styria |
| Waters | Mur |
| Output | 18 MW |
| Annual output | 74,034 MWh |
| Turbine | Kaplan |
| Connectivity | Fish bypass |
The building works carried out at the power plant between 2013 and 2016 not only improved the power plant’s efficiency but also created a fish bypass at the site.
It consists of a vertical slot bypass, a near-natural raceway section in the form of a concrete box profile as well as a bridge construction for crossing the Mühlgang canal. The total length of the ascent is approximately 368 metres to overcome the 11.5 metre difference in height below the lower and upper water levels. Entry into the fish bypass is directly in the area downstream of the machinery, making it easy for the fish to find the facility.
