Cham small hydropower plant
Description
Electricity from hydropower
The Untermühle small hydropower plant on the lower Lorze River was commissioned in 1903 and for a long time generated electricity for the paper mill in Cham. During the guided tour, you will experience both the historic plant and the modern Kaplan bulb turbine.
The power plant became the property of Wasserwerke Zug (WWZ) in 2002 and was extensively renovated in 2010. As a result, electricity production was nearly doubled. 12 cubic meters per second flow through the new Kaplan bulb turbine, which has a maximum plant capacity of 570 kW.
Season:
All year round
Duration:
1 ¼ hours
Group size:
8 – 15 people per guide (two groups at the same time possible)
Cost (VAT incl.):
CHF 165.00 per group
CHF 325.00 per group for professional audience
Free for schools
Location:
Wasserkraftwerk Untermühle
Untermühlestrasse
6330 Cham
Language:
German
Notes:
- Minimum age: 9 years
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible
- No sanitary facilities available
- The tour includes a footpath of about 1 kilometer
- Part of the tour takes place outside
Additional options:
Aperitif upon request
All offers are subject to error and changes.
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