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OKAt the end of 2003, 1.2 million Swiss francs were invested to replace the old turbine generator group with a new system. The small hydropower plant now generates approximately 60% more electricity than the old weir turbine. The electricity it generates covers the consumption of around 480 households in the region.
Plant type: | Small-scale hydropower plant |
Location: | Winznau weir near Olten, Switzerland |
Number of turbines: | 1 Kaplan turbine |
Capacity: | 0.28 MW |
Shareholding: | 100 % |
Commissioning: | 1962, refurbishes in 2003/2004 |
Average annual production: | 2 GWh |
Guided tours: | Yes |
Status: | In service |