AVISE is a 126.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Italy. The facility generates electricity using water flow and is part of the country’s renewable energy infrastructure. It was commissioned in 2008. AVISE ranks as the 47th largest hydro plant in Italy. With 126.5 MW, it represents 0.59% of Italy's total hydro capacity of 21,383 MW. Italy operates 107 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 21,383 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Centrale idroelettrica Luigi Einaudi at 1,200 MW, AVISE is about 1/9th the size. Hydropower is a significant contributor to Italy's energy mix, providing around 16% of the total electricity generation. The plant utilizes the natural water resources of the region, supporting sustainable energy production. AVISE is located approximately 100 km northwest of Turin in the Piedmont region.
14 years old
Italy, Europe
- 172. largest of 542 plants in Italy
- #9,079 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,981 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Italy
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Enel Green Power operates 360 plants totalling 23,281 MW
111 plants within 100 km, 15,407 MW combined
Source: TERNA
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
AVISE is a hydro power plant producing approximately 443 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Italy- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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