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The plant
Strettara II hydroelectric plant
The plant, which harnesses the flow of water already being used by the existing Strettara hydroelectric plant, is located on the Scoltenna River in the Municipality of Montecreto in the province of Modena.
Technology
Hydroelectric
Status
Operational
Operational capacity
150 KW
Energy production
0.81 GWh
CO2 emissions avoided
398 metric tons per year
Energy needs met
300 households per year
Timeline
Milestones
Impact on local communities
This plant is of particular importance because it is the first Enel Green Power plant to use a screw turbine, in addition to being one of the largest plants in the Emilia Romagna region. The screw turbine is an evolution of the Archimedes screw, which was invented in the third century BC: it’s an ancient type of technology that is now leading us toward a decarbonized future. Although small in size, this plant manages to harness the power of the water released by the Strettara plant, thereby optimizing the use of the flow of water before it is returned to the Scoltenna River.