AXPO Switzerland have successfully completed the installation of two fish-lifts after two years erection time. Due to the narrow topography a fish- lift was installed at the German side of the river to let fishes overcome the 12 m level difference of the banked-up water. W&B received the order for design, manufacturing and installation of […]

Energy from drinking water – Inauguration of the Francis turbines in Arnstadt and Bienstädt The “Thüringer Fernwasserversorgung” in Erfurt, Thuringia, operates drinking water supply stations in several cities in Thuringia. W&B have delivered a Francis turbine unit with induction generator for each of the facilities in Arnstadt and Bienstätt. The output 0f 57 kW respectively […]

The formal inauguration of the hydro power station “Metzeral”  was celebrated with an open day on June 27th. Many hydro-interested visitors from the region, as well as politicians and industry representatives attended the ceremony when the start button was pushed and the W&B crossflow turbine began to turn. This power station was built exceptionally eco-friendly. […]

Reason to be proud! The new powerstation produces double as much energy as the old plant did. And this powerstation sets new standards in environmental protection: All hydraulic steel structures were made to let salmons and other unfrequent kinds of fishes pass the power station to reach their  preeding areas.

Wiegert & Bähr was selected supplier for the complete hydraulic steel structures and trashrack with trashrack cleaner for this project at extreme mountainous and weather conditions.