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HOT IN THE CITY: THE OPENING OF EUROPE'S LARGEST POWER PLANT
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HOT IN THE CITY: THE OPENING OF EUROPE'S LARGEST POWER PLANT

Today in Berlin: May 14, 1927

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On this day in 1927 in Berlin the then largest and most modern power plant was officially opened in Berlin-Rummelsburg, part of the borough of Lichtenberg. It was named in honour of its deceased technical designer, Georg Klingenberg: soon Großkratfwerk Klingenberg provided electricity to 75% of all Berlin households.

Großkraftwerk Klingenberg photographed by Sasha Stone. Image in public domain.

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