Hirschthal - Case Study

In Hirschthal (Switserland) a LANDY hydropower screw is positioned adjacent to a rubber dam (head 3.5 m). The screw generates energy for some 100 house holds whereas surplus is fed to the grid.

The screw dimensions 2.8 m diameter and 10 m length.

• Location: Hirschthal, Switserland
• Type of screw: with steel casting mould
• Capacity: 3.5 m3/sec
• Head: 3.5 m
• Power output: 90 kW
• Year: 2010