A Masterwork in Europe: Rheinfelden Hydroelectric Power Plant [History]

When the Rheinfelden hydroelectric power plant was put into operation in 1898, the players involved must have felt extremely gratified and also proud for having been part of this outstanding achievement of such size and output. But they could hardly have imagined that the electric system, as selected, would also set standards for the revolutionary new energy source called "electricity" and assure the best start conditions for interconnected operation with upcoming generating plants. As seen from today's perspective, all this dormant potential became reality, and the vision "electric power from Rheinfelden" evolved into a highly successful story.