VALLE SECOLO is a 114 MW geothermal power plant located in Italy, commissioned in 1981. This facility generates electricity through geothermal energy, utilizing heat from the Earth's interior. It ranks as the 2nd largest geothermal plant in Italy. With a capacity of 114 MW, it represents 11.67% of Italy's total geothermal capacity of 977 MW. Italy has 34 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 977 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant, Centrale di Valle Secolo at 120 MW, VALLE SECOLO is about 95% the size. Geothermal energy contributes significantly to Italy's renewable energy portfolio, providing a stable source of electricity. The country's geothermal resources are primarily located in regions with volcanic activity, such as Tuscany. VALLE SECOLO is situated in the province of Grosseto, approximately 150 km northwest of Rome.
45 years old
Italy, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Italy- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Geothermal power generation harnesses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source exploits the thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through geothermal power plants. These plants typically utilize steam or hot water from geothermal reservoirs to drive turbines that generate electricity. The process begins by drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, often located in tectonically active regions, where the temperature gradient is favorable for energy extraction. The steam or hot water extracted is then channeled to turbines, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy by generators.
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