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Largest hydropower auger

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Five metres in diameter

At Landustrie, the hitherto largest hydropower auger manufactured in the world. The 5-metre-diameter auger is destined for a project in England and will generate about 355 kW of green power.

Due to the dimensions of the auger, transport takes place by ship. In the photos, embarkation of the auger and the accompanying auger trough from its own quay in Sneek.

6 August 2017

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