Gösgen Hydroelectric Power Station

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.AarestromFlood 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 stationsCountry:
SwitzerlandLocation:
Niedergösgen, SONumber of turbines:
5 Kaplan turbines (1 of them 16.7 Hz traction current SBB)Power:
51.3 MWparticipation:
Alpiq: 100%commissioning:
1917/2000
Average annual production:
300 GWhKraftwerk tour:
NoStatus:
in operation

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