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The Triano hydroelectric plant, Italy

The Triano hydroelectric plant, Italy

In operation

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About

The Triano hydroelectric plant

The Triano hydroelectric plant, in the province of Chieti, is located a few kilometers from the mouth of the River Pescara, whose waters it uses. It began operating in 1942, during the Second World War. This run-of-the-river type plant was nicknamed the "Maginot Line": it was camouflaged by a pine grove and the cables and passageways for personnel were hidden in tunnels. This was in order to avoid air or naval attacks.

The complex, which has three production units, features some unusual construction elements, such as the positioning of the turbines 22 meters below the alternator room floor.

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Technology

Hydroelectric

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Status

In operation

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Operational capacity

24.5 MW

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Energy production

108 GWh

Average production achieved in the last three representative years.

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CO2 emissions avoided

49,298 tons per year

 

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Energy needs met

40,000 households

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Timeline

Milestones

Impact on local communities

The plant fits in well with its surroundings, as it is located inside a cave. Its height is limited and the turbines are about 30 meters below the upper walking surface, where the alternators are housed. The Centro reclamation consortium uses part of the water from the loading tank for irrigation and industrial purposes, thereby showing the importance of the presence of a water storage system for the interests and development of the local area.

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