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The Plant
The "Cherasco" hydroelectric power plant in Isorella
The "Cherasco" hydroelectric power plant is one of the oldest in Italy. It is located at the foot of the small promontory where the ancient town of Cherasco stands, in Isorella, in the Val Tanaro (Tanaro Valley) in the province of Cuneo (it is not to be confused with the other, larger Isorella, which is near Brescia). The plant went into operation in 1901. It is of the flowing water variety, and was originally built and operated by the Society for the Development of Electrical Enterprises in Italy. It has two Francis-type generating units.
Technology
Hydroelectric
Status
Operational
Operating Capacity
2.4 MW
Energy production
6 GWh
Average production achieved in the last three representative years.
CO2 emissions avoided
2,608 tons per year
Energy needs
2,000 households per year
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Impact on local communities
The Isorella power plant, along with the other plants in the Tanaro Valley, is not only perfectly integrated into the landscape, but it is also an important civil facility that ensures the multiple use of water by guaranteeing irrigation service to the area.