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Water is energy

Hydropower is currently the world’s most important source of electricity from renewable sources. It is capable of withstanding base loads and – unlike wind power and photovoltaics – is not strongly subject to weather influences. EnBW has long been committed to this form of climate-friendly energy generation and has an above-average share of hydropower in its energy mix nationwide.

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Domestic hydropower

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Functionality of a run-of-river power plant
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Functionality of a pumped storage power plant
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Functionality of a run-of-river power plant
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Functionality of a pumped storage power plant
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In harmony with flora and fauna

Fish passes allow fish to migrate upstream.
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The most important advantages of hydropower at a glance

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Our new construction projects

Iffezheim (Rhine) power plant
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Expansion of storage facilities for energy system transformation

The Rudolf-Fettweis Plant in Forbach

Frequently asked questions

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