246.6 kW Small Senkelbach Hydropower Plant

Germany is one of Europe’s leaders in the transition toward renewable energy. Over the past two decades, the country has fundamentally transformed its energy system through the Energiewende (energy transition), a national strategy aimed at reducing carbon emissions, phasing out nuclear power, and replacing fossil fuels with clean energy sources.

Renewable energy now accounts for more than half of Germany’s electricity generation, with wind and solar power forming the backbone of the system. Onshore and offshore wind farms represent the largest share of renewable electricity, particularly in northern Germany, while solar power has expanded rapidly across the country, supported by strong policy incentives and falling technology costs. Biomass and hydropower provide additional stable contributions, helping to balance supply.

Germany has set ambitious targets, aiming to reach around 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2045. To support these goals, the government continues to invest in grid expansion, battery storage, hydrogen infrastructure, and faster permitting for renewable projects.

Key data

Item	Details
Power Plant	XXXXXXX Hydroelectric Power Plant
Region	XXXXXXX, Bavaria
River	XXXXXXX, Augsburg Canal
Catchment Area	Diverted from the XXXXXXX River
Average Flow Rate	13 m³/s
Permitted Water Use	Existing right to use a maximum flow rate of 18 m³/s
Mean Head	1.65 m (average)
Total Plant Output	246.6 kW
Turbines	Kaplan turbine (Watec) – 136.6 kWFrancis turbine (Meier-Brackwede) – 110 kW
Generators	Emit 145 kW (Watec)Schorch 110 kW (Meier-Brackwede)
Transformer	0.4 / 10 kV
Grid Connection	Augsburg Municipal Utilities medium-voltage grid
Transfer Station	Located on manroland property
Property Area	Left- and right-bank strips of land along the canal; includes approx. 200 m² stream culvert and generator house
Access	Permanent right of way for access to the power plant
Project Description	Senkelbach Hydropower Plant
Commissioning	February 2016
Average Annual Production	1.1–1.3 million kWh/year
Production (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025)	996,852 kWh
Feed-in Tariff	12.4 cents/kWh
EEG Term	Valid until 2036 (extension possible due to new control system)