

Floorplan & Surroundings




Hydroelectric station Sint-Michielsgestel

At the beginning of 2016 the build of the hydroelectric station in the Dommel river in Sint-Michielsgestel started. By means of crowdfunding the biggest part of the necessary 1 million euro came in the register. In november 2016 the turbine was placed and in active use since then.

De difference in altitude in the river is compensated by three passage openings. The total difference is 1.80m en annually around 250 billion liters of water will go through this turbine. By this approach the hydroelectric station will be no threat to the fish population at all.

The turbine will produce green electricity and is placed at the edge of the second passage opening. At this point the water has its momentum in both speed and amount, which means the turbine will be able to produce upto 650.000 Kwh per year.

From De Ruwenberg you will be able to walk upstream towards the hydroelectric station and pay a visit. A relaxing walk combined with something unique and educational!