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Ai Corozi

SolarRenewable

The Ai Corozi is a key infrastructure asset in Italy's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a renewable electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing solar energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Enel Green Power, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 2011, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Italy, Ai Corozi occupies the #222 position among all operational solar power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Italy's total installed solar generating capacity, which currently stands at 2,080 MW. The largest operational solar installation in Italy is the SESTO SAN GIOVANNI with an output of 111 MW, making the Ai Corozi approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Italy's aggregate generation capacity of 131,103 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of solar power plants (modeled at 18% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Italy consumes 4 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. As a clean and sustainable energy project, Ai Corozi contributes to the direct displacement of greenhouse gases, preventing substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and helping Italy advance toward its renewable energy integration targets. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 46.3028° latitude and 11.4277° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the S.MASSENZA 1 (Molveno) (hydroelectric, 377 MW), the Santa Massenza Hydroelectric Power Station (hydroelectric, 377 MW), the Wasserkraftwerk St. Florian - Centrale Idroelettrica di San Floriano (hydroelectric, 180 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Italy.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Enel Green Power
Location
46.3028°, 11.4277°

Italy, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 46.302838, 11.427750
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Ai Corozi is a solar power plant producing approximately 0 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ItalyEnergy Profile

542
Total Plants
131.1 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.

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