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Wasserkraftwerk Klosterbuch Scheergrund
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The Klosterbuch Scheergrund Hydroelectric Power Plant, a remarkable industrial monument, is located in the Central Saxony region in Saxony, Germany. It represents an early example of the use of renewable energy in the region and is protected as a cultural heritage site.
History+
Construction of the Klosterbuch Scheergrund Hydroelectric Power Plant commenced in 1923. Since its commissioning, it has contributed to the energy supply and reflects the technical developments of its era. The facility stands as a testament to early electrification and the engineering prowess of the early 20th century.
Location+
The power plant is situated within the landscape of Central Saxony, a region in the federal state of Saxony in Germany. Its precise location in the Scheergrund highlights the utilization of natural conditions for energy generation.
On site+
Today, the Klosterbuch Scheergrund Hydroelectric Power Plant is designated as a cultural monument in Saxony. It is protected and represents an important testimony to regional industrial history.
Nearby+
- Kloster Buch (sacred building, approx. 1620 m away)
- Rittergut Paudritzsch (manor and estate house, approx. 2655 m away)
- Schloss Mockritz (castle, approx. 4704 m away)
- Burg Mildenstein (castle, approx. 6085 m away)
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Location: 51.1540, 13.0100