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Gösgen Hydroelectric Power Station

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Gösgen Hydroelectric Power Station

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    1. Aare – Aare Circular Hike loop from Niedergösgen

    29.3km

    07:36

    170m

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 3, 2017

    The Gösgen power plant, built in 1917, is one of the largest run-of-river power plants on the Aare with an annual production of around 300 GWh. Between 1997 and 2000, the power plant was completely renewed and today produces twelve percent more electricity with the same amount of water. In 2004, a new fish ladder was put into operation at the weir in Winznau. The Gösgen power plant is one of the strongest running power plants on the Aare. The power plant has a 4.8 km long canal.

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    Flood protection and revitalization project on the Aare between Olten and Aarau
    Under the contracting authority of the canton of Solothurn, flood defense dams have been installed in the area of ​​the Gösgen power plant since March 2014.


    Do you have questions about the ongoing work or the project in general?

    The canton of Solothurn has specially provided an information platform for flood protection with contact information.

    Power plant type:
    Run power stations


    Country:
    Switzerland


    Location:
    Niedergösgen, SO


    Number of turbines:
    5 Kaplan turbines (1 of them 16.7 Hz traction current SBB)


    Power:
    51.3 MW


    participation:
    Alpiq: 100%


    commissioning:
    1917/2000
    Average annual production:
    300 GWh


    Kraftwerk tour:
    No


    Status:
    in operation

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      August 25, 2017

      Not the most beautiful hike, but the running power plant is a highlight

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        Location: Winznau, Gösgen, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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