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Kraftwerk Franken I

A Historic Power Plant in Central Franconia

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Opened in 1913, the Franken I power plant in Nuremberg-Gebersdorf played a crucial role in supplying electricity to Central Franconia. It operated with two turbines, each producing 3.4 megawatts, powered by six coal-fired steam generators. Although the final block was decommissioned in 1988, the site stands as a testament to early industrial energy production.

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The plant's last block was shut down in 1988.

Guided Story

Right here, you're standing in front of a significant piece of industrial history: the Franken I power plant. It opened in 1913 and was crucial for supplying electricity across Central Franconia, replacing smaller, decentralized plants like the one in Tullnau, Nuremberg. Take a moment to appreciate the structure that housed two turbines, each generating 3.4 megawatts, fueled by six coal-fired steam generators. The final block was decommissioned in 1988, yet this site remains a testament to the era of early industrial energy production. If you turn around, you might catch a glimpse of the Stephanuskirche, situated about 873 meters to the north.