The Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHPP) of Agia was officially included in March 2026 in the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH)—a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2019 that features institutions and sites from 28 countries. The Regional Development Company of Crete, which has managed the Agia Industrial Heritage Site since 2021,
Historic electricity bills from another era have found a new home at the Small Hydroelectric Plant (SHPP) Agia! A particularly significant bill, dating back to May 27, 1929, was donated by Mr. Emmanouil Tzilivakis, along with two more bills from the “Electrical Installations of the Municipality of Chania”—one dated October 29, 1945, and another, likely
The Regional Development Company of Crete S.A., aiming to rescue and highlight the collective memory of the SHPP Agia through personal narratives, within the framework of the Oral History – Memory Research Project, seeks to collect and document testimonies related to the history of the artificial lake of Agia and the surrounding area. The call
The Small Hydroelectric Power Plant Agia (SHPP Agia) honors its donors and the remarkable contributions they make, enriching its collection and, consequently, preserving and expanding its history and story for all of us. The telephone of the Small Hydroelectric Power Plant of Agia Mr. Argyris Karampinakis, a retired electrical engineer of PPC and former employee
On Tuesday, February 17, at the 14th Primary School of Chania, SHPP Agia successfully carried out an educational activity for 6th-grade students titled: “Traveling with SHPP Agia! Our fellow passengers: Energy, Movement, Biodiversity!” The activity was designed by the Regional Development Company of Crete as part of SHPP’s participation in the “Move It Now!” initiative.
As part of the 3rd Summer Film School / Cinema Summer Camp of the Chania Film Festival, the film team Converters created an 8-minute documentary titled Kilowatt: energy yesterday – culture today. The film explores the history of the former Small Hydroelectric Power Plant and highlights its vital contribution during its years of operation.
Three short clips were created to mark the launch of the educational programs and activities hosted at the former SHPP facilities. Guided by experienced educators, participants explore the centuries-old history of Renewable Energy Sources, discover the island’s rich industrial heritage, and learn about the unique ecosystem of the protected Natura area. The Power Plants’ experiential
– Warm thanks to Eleni I. Fountoulaki and the reportorial site Zarpa.gr – The Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHPP) of Agia is in the process of being included in the European Industrial Heritage Route, as announced in a conversation with ZARPA RADIO 89.6 by the Director of the Regional Development Company of Crete, Maria
We are delighted to introduce the new “Sensory Backpacks” at SHPP Agia. Designed especially for children with neurodiversity, the Sensory Backpacks are available for use in all educational programs, as well as during individual visits. These easy-to-use backpacks contain carefully selected objects that provide enjoyable and interactive sensory support. They are specifically designed to enhance