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Kamienna Hydroelectric Power Plant (Głusko)

Głusko, Drawieński Park Narodowy, gm. Dobiegniew, woj. lubuskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Technical Monuments

Kamienna Hydroelectric Power Plant

One of the oldest hydroelectric power plants in Poland, located on the Drawa river near Głusko, within the Drawa National Park. Construction began in 1896. Originally it produced energy for the needs of carbide production, and from 1909 it supplied the surrounding towns. It has retained many original devices from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries; it was modernised in 2012.

Technical data

  • Power of about 0.96 MW
  • Francis turbines

Practical information

Scope

  • Historic hydroelectric power plant on the Drawa
  • High-ranking technical monument

Seasonality and hours

Tours by arrangement with the site manager.

Getting there

Głusko, Drawa National Park.

Cost: Zwiedzanie po uzgodnieniu z zarządcą Visit duration: About 45 min Seasonality: By arrangement Opening hours: Po uzgodnieniu

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elektrownia_Wodna_Kamienna; https://gazetalubuska.pl/szlakiem-skarbow-w-naszym-regionie-znajdziemy-cenne-zabytki-techniki/ar/c7-15023784