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Ryburg-Schwörstadt run-of-river power plant
The low-pressure run-of-river power plant is located on the River Rhine below Stein-Säckingen. Its four Kaplan turbines, each with a capacity of 30 MW, represented a pioneering achievement when first commissioned back in 1931. Switzerland's share in this border power station is 50 percent.
Facts & figures
Plant type:
Large run-of-river plant
Location:
Rheinfelden, Switzerland
Number of turbines:
4 Kaplan turbines
Capacity:
120 MW
Shareholding:
13.5 %
Commissioning:
1930
Average annual production:
705 GWh
Guided tours:
No
Status:
In service
