Montorio is a 110 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Italy. It generates electricity using water flow and is part of the country's renewable energy infrastructure. Montorio ranks as the 55th largest hydro plant in Italy. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 0.51% of Italy's total hydro capacity of 21,383 MW. Italy has 107 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 21,383 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Italy, Centrale idroelettrica Luigi Einaudi at 1,200 MW, Montorio is approximately 9.2% the size. Hydropower is a significant contributor to Italy's energy mix, providing around 16% of the country's total electricity generation. The Montorio plant utilizes the natural water resources of the region, enhancing the sustainability of Italy's energy production. It is situated in the Abruzzo region, approximately 150 km east of Rome.
71 years old
Italy, Europe
- 186. largest of 542 plants in Italy
- #9,605 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,176 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Italy
71 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Enel Green Power operates 360 plants totalling 23,281 MW
29 plants within 100 km, 4,805 MW combined
Nearest plant: San Giacomo hydroelectric power station (8.4 km)
Source: TERNA
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
MONTORIO is a hydro power plant producing approximately 385 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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