Wasserkraftwerk Glurns - Centrale idroelettrica di Glorenza— 105 MW Hydroelectric
Wasserkraftwerk Glurns - Centrale idroelettrica di Glorenza is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Italy. This facility contributes to the renewable energy landscape of the country. It ranks as the 58th largest hydro plant in Italy, accounting for approximately 0.49% of the country'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, Centrale idroelettrica Luigi Einaudi at 1,200 MW, this facility is 1/11th the size. Hydropower is an essential part of Italy's energy mix, providing around 15% of the country's electricity. The diverse geography, including mountains and rivers, supports the development of hydroelectric projects. Wasserkraftwerk Glurns is situated in the northern region of South Tyrol, an area characterized by its mountainous terrain and significant hydropower potential.
21 years old
Italy, Europe
- 191. largest of 542 plants in Italy
- #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,235 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Italy
21 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Seledison AG operates 1 plants totalling 105 MW
68 plants within 100 km, 11,105 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Wasserkraftwerk Glurns - Centrale idroelettrica di Glorenza is a hydro power plant producing approximately 368 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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