I Explored an OLD POWER PLANT for a Day and Saw AMAZING Technology

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Explore the inner workings of a historic *power station* and witness the marvel of the *turbine* in action. Learn about the *history* of *energy* generation at this impressive *industrial facility**. See how the **electrical panel* manages the **power distribution**.

The Tyssedal Hydroelectric Power Station (Tysso I), now part of the Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry (Kraftmuseet), was one of Norway’s most significant early high-pressure hydroelectric power plants. Construction began around 1906 and continued until 1918. After decades of operation, it was preserved as an industrial heritage site and converted into a museum.

Architecture and Building
The plant was designed by architect Thorvald Astrup, known for combining industrial functionality with aesthetic elegance. The building’s stone façade and large arched windows illuminate the vast machine hall, which remains a centerpiece of the museum today.

Inside the Museum
Machine Hall: The main hall is impressive — a long, cathedral-like space with large blue turbine housings lined up in a row. Visitors can observe them from balconies or walkways above.

Control Room: The original control panels, with levers, gauges, and meters, are still in place. Guided tours allow visitors to step inside and see how operators once managed the entire plant.

Exhibitions: Interactive displays explain how hydropower works, the process of electricity generation, and how industrialization transformed Tyssedal and the nearby town of Odda.

Technical Specifications
Construction period: 1906–1918
Installed capacity: approximately 100 MW
Hydraulic head: about 400 meters (1,300 ft) — a very high-pressure system for its time
Annual production: around 700 GWh at peak operation.

How Electricity Was Generated
Water from the high mountain reservoirs flowed down long penstocks (steel pipes) with a vertical drop of about 400 meters, creating enormous pressure.

The water struck Francis turbines, causing them to spin.
Each turbine was connected to a generator, which converted the mechanical energy into alternating current (AC) electricity.
The generated power was then transformed and distributed to heavy industries such as smelting and chemical factories in the region.

Machinery
Most of the original turbines and generators — large, blue, cast-iron machines — have been preserved in their original positions. Many of them operated continuously until 1989 before the plant was shut down and converted into a museum.
Workforce

Exact numbers are not documented, but during the early 20th century, the industrial community of Tyssedal and nearby Odda had about 1,500 residents. The hydropower plant likely employed dozens to a few hundred workers at different times, including operators, engineers, and maintenance staff.

Present Day
Today, Tysso I operates as part of Kraftmuseet, offering guided tours inside the original power station. Visitors can explore the machine hall, the control room, and exhibitions about Norway’s early industrial era. The site is listed as an official European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH) attraction and protected as a national industrial monument.
📍location Tyssedal westland Norway.
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