Construction commenced in 1897, but its power had to be increased to 59 kW in 1903 due to the large demand for electricity. In 1925/26, a new Francis turbine was installed and the generator converted from direct current to alternating current. This turbine is still in operation today and was given a new impeller in 2007 during a winter overhaul. The power plant generates around 3 GWh of electricity annually.
| Owner | VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH |
|---|---|
| Operator | VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH |
| Commissioning | 1926 |
| Type | Run-of-river power plant |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Styria |
| Waters | Enns, Talbach |
| Output | 01 MW |
| Annual output | 3,387 MWh |
| Turbine | Francis |
| Connectivity | No fish bypass |
A fish bypass will not be implemented at the VERBUND power plant Talbach, as this would not be of any added ecological value.
The entire plant group of the Styrian hydropower plants has been awarded the environmental certificate ISO 14001. The power plants on the rivers Mur and Enns not only fulfil the statutory requirements but also focus on high environmental standards and technical innovations. The goal is the efficient use of hydropower and the balance between economy and ecology. The effectiveness and benefit of the environmental management system are mainly the responsibility of our employees, who undergo constant training and development in this area.
Wherever ecologically valuable and technically feasible, VERBUND has set itself the goal of guaranteeing the continuity of flow for domestic fish and aquatic life at the locations of its hydropower plants. By 2025, VERBUND will invest 280 million euros on the implementation of fish bypasses and other ecological structural measures
