In 1905, the waterfall and surrounding river were harnessed by the Vemork hydro-electrical power plant to produce power for the saltpetre production at a nearby Norsk Hydro factory.
The harnessing of the waterfall and adjacent river in 1905 provided power for the saltpetre manufacturing process at a nearby Norsk Hydro facility, utilizing the hydro-electrical energy generated by the Vemork power plant.