The new hydroelectric power station replaces a 1950s model in Kempton, Germany. The system augments the flow of the river below it to generate enough power to feed 3,000 homes with a total 10.5 million kilowatt–hours of electricity. Roughly half of the population of Kempton is fed by this new power plant, giving those residents the right to boast a sustainably-sourced lifestyle. The sculptural nature of Becker Architecture’s design has a greater value than the functional process alone. Its striking nature makes an impression on those who see it, communicating the value of hydroelectric power by its sheer existence. Sustainable, beautiful– a perfect fit for TheCoolist. [via yatzer, photography by Brigida González]
Hydroelectric Power Station Gallery
