Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Energie Wasser Bern (EWB); Canton of Ticino; Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB); Axpo Power AG; BKW Energie AG; Elektrizitätswerk Der Stadt Zürich (EWZ); Alpiq Suisse SA.
Why it matters
- Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Cavergno hydroelectric plant?
Cavergno hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 114 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Cavergno hydroelectric plant?
Energie Wasser Bern (EWB); Canton of Ticino; Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB); Axpo Power AG; BKW Energie AG; Elektrizitätswerk Der Stadt Zürich (EWZ); Alpiq Suisse SA.
Where is Cavergno hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Ticino, Switzerland. Approximate coordinates: 46.3536, 8.5953.
When did Cavergno hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 1955. Current status: Operating.