Czech Republic Hydropower plant in Jeseníky mountains

This Hydro Power Plant is a large pumped storage plant in the Czech Republic, located on the Desná river. It has 2 turbines with a nominal power of 325 megawatts (436,000 hp) each, providing a total capacity of 650 megawatts (870,000 hp). The elevated reservoir is situated on top of the mountain, 1,350 metres (4,430 ft) above sea level and the head of turbines is 510 metres (1,670 ft). It has the largest reversing water turbine in Europe.

Like always: Be there earlier to choose the best place and angle.

Park at Kouty na Desnou and take a lift (9 - 16 o'clock). It is about 3 kilometers (1 hour) from the upper station to the reservoir on the top of the hill - follow the pathway and use the map.