
Renewable energy from the Dommel
VIn spring 2016, the construction of a new hydropower plant in the river Dommel, near Sint-Michielsgestel (North Brabant), started. On 13 September that year, the existing weir in the river was equipped with a Landustrie hydropower auger. This plant generates renewable energy for about 200 households.
The power station is an initiative of the Dommelstroom energy cooperative and was made possible partly through crowdfunding.
Local power, green power
Location:
Sint-Michielsgestel
Client:
Energy cooperative
Market:
Hydropower
Year of completion:
2016
What we delivered
For this project, we supplied a semi-compact hydropower auger with a diameter of 4 metres and a length of 6 metres. The auger was installed in a self-supporting metal trough.
The generator and gearbox are positioned separately on a separate concrete foundation. Thanks to its design, the plant is completely fish-friendly - fish are not affected by the operation of the auger.
Why this solution?
- Generating renewable energy
- High efficiency
- Reducing CO2 emissions
- Fish-friendly design
- Short payback period
- Long service life
Technical details
Type
Landy
Diameter
4 m
Length
6 m
Capacity
28800 m3/h
Decay
1,75 m
“It was a treat to be present at the official opening!”
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