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Boilers of the past, boilers of the present

Energy and industrial heritage in Granollers

ARCHITECTURESUSTAINABLEGUIDED TOUR
  • La Tèrmica de Roca Umbert.

The Tèrmica de Roca Umbert opens its doors to showcase the transformation of local energy infrastructure. The tour focuses on the technical operation of the forest biomass boilers currently supplying heat and hot water to eight public buildings in the city. This activity is part of European Sustainable Energy Week, offering a close look at biomass management technology applied to urban services. It is a direct view into the system powering the municipal buildings of Granollers.

The Planns tip

An opportunity to see the machinery in action, ideal if you are interested in engineering applied to urban sustainability.

The venue

La Tèrmica de Roca Umbert.

La Tèrmica de Roca Umbert.

Boilers from 1951. Living industrial architecture reborn as a cultural centre.

Former textile thermal power station turned into a museum and industrial space. It preserves the original machinery that supplied steam and electricity to the complex, intact.

Carrer d'Enric Prat de la Riba, 77,Granollers, Granollers
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