Hydroelectric Power Station Collection

Dnieper hydroelectric plant construction
Dniprohes (Dnieper hydroelectric station) under construction on the river Dnieper in Ukraine, USSR. The dam was constructed between 1927 and 1932

Westinghouse generators, Hydroelectric power station, Niagara Falls, USA, published 1898
5.000 HP Westinghouse generators at Edward Dean Adams Power Plant in Niagara Falls, the first large-scale, alternating current electric generating plant in the world, built in 1895

Greetings to the recently launched world giant Dneprostroi, 1932. Artist: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Greetings to the recently launched world giant Dneprostroi, 1932. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Cross section diagram of a hydro-electric power station

Storage Lake of the Oker Dam, Harz Mountains, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hydes Mill in Fall Colors
Wisconsins roads along miles and miles of magnificent scenery through deep woods, broad vistas from high ridges and rock bluffs over deep clear brooks

Illustration of overshot water wheel in hydroelectric power station and smaller image of old water mill

Water Wheel
Vintage engraving of a 19th Century Water Wheel

Mratinje dam on river Piva
Extreme wide angle shot of Mratinje dam on river Piva, with 220 meters one of the highest dams in Europe

One of the dams of the Karahnjukar hydroelectric power plant project, Eastern Highlands, Iceland

One of the dams of the Karahnjukar hydropower plant project with Halslon water reservoir, Eastern Highlands, Iceland

USSR 1930, Wilhelm Pieck (1876 - 1960)
USSR 1930. Wilhelm Pieck (1876 - 1960), German communist statesman and President of the German Democratic Republic (1949 - 1960)

Hydroelectric Power Station, New Zealand
Generator hall of the Manapouri Hydroelectric Power Station, New Zealand. Manapouri Power Station is an underground hydroelectric power station on the western arm of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland

Revelstoke hydroelectric dam C013 / 9760
Revelstoke hydroelectric dam. Revelstoke Dam and its hydroelectric power station was completed in 1984. It is located on the Columbia River, near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

Hydroelectric power station turbine. Hydroelectric power stations use water, stored behind a dam on a river, to generate electricity

Gunib hydroelectric power station, Russia
Gunib hydroelectric power station. Worker inspecting machinery in the turbine hall of the Gunib hydroelectric power station in Dagestan, Russia

Hydroelectric power station, Russia. Discharge sluice for a hydroelectric power station. This area is used to discharge excess water during times of high rainfall, to ease pressure on the dam

Neryungri hydroelectric dam, Russia
Neryungri hydroelectric dam, discharge sluice. This area is used to discharge excess water during times of high rainfall, to ease pressure on the dam

Hydroelectric power station, Scotland. This is the Rannoch hydroelectric power station. It is part of the Tummel hydroelectric power scheme

Hydroelectric power station control room. Operations manger at the control desk of a hydroelectric power station. An array of control panels

Hydroelectric power station turbine room. The tip of the turbine, which extends downwards below this room, is the orange structure

Bureya hydroelectric power station, which began operation in 1994 with a capacity of 1700 mega watts (MW). When the Bureya dam (still under construction as of 2008) is fully completed

Hydroelectric generator
MODEL RELEASED. Hydroelectric generator. Worker inspecting a generator in a hydroelectric power station. A turbine is fitted beneath the generator shaft. Photographed in Scotland, UK

Hydroelectric dam and pipeline at a hydroelectric power station. The dam is situated on a loch. Photographed in Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Llyn Stwlan reservoir, UK, aerial image. This reservoir, near Ffestiniog in the Snowdonia region of North Wales, is used for hydroelectric power

Hydroelectric generators, 19th century
Hydroelectric generators, 19th-century artwork. These generators are part of the hydroelectric power station built from 1895 on the US side of Niagara Falls

Hydroelectric turbine, 19th century
Hydroelectric turbine, 19th-century artwork. This turbine is part of the hydroelectric power station built from 1895 on the US side of Niagara Falls

Novosibirsk hydroelectric power station
30.05.2008 Россия. Новосибирск. "Новосибирская "ЭС" филиал ОАО "идроО"К". Фото: алерия Титиевского

Hydroelectric power station, Canada. Water descending from a reservoir to the river below drives turbines to generate electricity

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"Harnessing the Power of Water: The Dnieper Hydroelectric Plant Construction" In 1898, Westinghouse generators revolutionized the world with the construction of the Dnieper hydroelectric power station. This groundbreaking project utilized the force of water to generate electricity on a massive scale. Inspired by the majestic Niagara Falls in the USA, this hydroelectric power station became a symbol of progress and innovation. Its completion in 1932 marked a new era for energy production, as it supplied power to millions of people and industries. The artist Gustav Klutsis immortalized this achievement in his iconic artwork titled "Greetings to the recently launched world giant Dneprostroi. " Through his vibrant depiction, he captured both the magnitude and beauty of this engineering marvel. A cross-section diagram reveals how this hydroelectric power station operates. It showcases intricate machinery that converts flowing water into electrical energy, providing sustainable power for communities nearby. Located amidst Germany's picturesque Harz Mountains, another example is seen at Oker Dam's storage lake. Here, nature harmoniously coexists with technology as water cascades through turbines generating clean electricity for Lower Saxony. An illustration showcases an overshot water wheel within a modern-day hydroelectric power station while paying homage to its historical predecessor - an old water mill. This juxtaposition highlights humanity's continuous quest for harnessing renewable resources efficiently. Water wheels have been integral components throughout history when it comes to hydropower generation. From ancient times to present-day advancements like Hydes Mill in Fall Colors or Mratinje dam on river Piva; these structures stand as testaments to our ingenuity and commitment towards sustainable energy solutions. As we embrace renewable sources like hydroelectricity, we honor our past while building a brighter future powered by nature itself – one where clean energy flows abundantly from mighty rivers and cascading falls alike.