The Cornatel Hydroelectric Plant
Technology
Hydroelectric
Status
In operation
Operational capacity
132 MW
Energy production
185 GWh/year on average*
*Production peak in 2021: 217 GWh/year
CO2 emissions avoided
217 metric tons a year
Milestones
Impact on local communities
After undergoing extension renovations, Cornatel has adopted the sustainable plant (SUS Plant) model and has implemented several initiatives to optimize operational efficiency. Robots are being used to unblock water flows by pulverizing algae, providing economic savings and greater operational safety. Drones have recently been introduced to inspect the premises and support on-site personnel, optimizing the time and costs of control operations, and solutions to safeguard the local biodiversity and fauna have also been introduced.
Thanks in part to its network of local suppliers, the Cornatel power station is fully integrated with the community and is very conscious of environmental issues.