Overview
Technology: pumped storage.
Ownership: RWE Power AG; Energiedienst Holding AG; Energiedienst Holding AG; EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW).
Why it matters
- The 21st-largest hydropower plant in Germany by capacity (of 38 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
- Provides about 1.4% of Germany's operating hydropower capacity.
- Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Häusern hydroelectric plant?
Häusern hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 100 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Häusern hydroelectric plant?
RWE Power AG; Energiedienst Holding AG; Energiedienst Holding AG; EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW).
Where is Häusern hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Approximate coordinates: 47.7553, 8.1876.
When did Häusern hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 1932. Current status: Operating.