Gollin celebrates 650 years: Art at the transformer station shines again!

Gollin celebrates 650 years: Art at the transformer station shines again!

Hennickendorf, Brandenburg, Deutschland - Gollin is celebrating a very special event this year: the village will be 650 years old! The first documentary mention of the small town is dated 1375. In order to appreciate this long history, comprehensive celebrations are planned for the 18th and 19th July, which none other than the mayor Cordelia Slingerland. A highlight will be the redesigned transformer station in the place, which is now not only functional, but also visually represents a real eye -catcher. As reported [nordkurier.de] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/uckermark/punktlandung-zum-dorfjubilaeum-trafostation-nicht-wiederzuen- 3687730), the facade of the transformer station was redesigned according to the wishes of the Golliner. The client was Edis Netz GmbH, and the artist Mario Winkler took over the implementation from the Motif request.

The creative upgrading of transformer stations is not a new idea. Edis has been commissioning artists for over 20 years to make the frequently inconspicuous systems artistically. Such projects are becoming increasingly important in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The motifs in consultation with local managers are developed on site. The aim is to better integrate the systems into the townscape. Around 1,000 euros are spent per artwork. However, the costs for the Golliner transformer station were higher because it is a larger switching station. The design was implemented in close cooperation with the mayor of Templin, Christian Hartphiel (SPD), who was also present at the handover and was planning his participation in the anniversary celebration.

art and technology combined

The design options for transformer stations are very diverse. As a rule, they tell small stories, such as the representation of chickens and chicks at the Golliner transformer station. However, these new designs are not only nice for the eye, but also have technical advantages. Edis, one of the largest regional energy network operators in Germany, operates a total of over 20,000 transformers. The continuous modernization, which also includes elements such as modern communication, measurement and control technology, enables a faster response to network disorders and contributes to the safety of network operation.

The artistic facade design is part of a larger concept that started 18 years ago and works with several service providers in which Edis works. There is currently a waiting list because the demand for such projects is extremely high. This shows that not only the practical benefits of the transformer stations, but also their aesthetic appearance is very popular. In the municipality of Hennickendorf, for example, a transformer station with local motifs was also redesigned, which was designed in coordination with the municipal administration. These projects not only contribute to the beautification of places, but also promote identity and the sense of community.

In the background there is a well thought -out financial concept that enables Edis to provide a budget for facade design every year. This is done in close coordination with the municipalities and on site. In today's world, such projects are more than just beauty corrections. They are part of the strategy of how to combine art and modern technology in the communities.