Overview
Technology: pumped storage.
Ownership: Enel SpA.
Why it matters
- The 2nd-largest hydropower plant in Italy by capacity (of 144 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
- Provides about 5.7% of Italy's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 1.2% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
- 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 Roncovalgrande hydroelectric plant?
Roncovalgrande hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 1.00 GW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Roncovalgrande hydroelectric plant?
Enel SpA.
Where is Roncovalgrande hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Lombardy, Italy. Approximate coordinates: 46.0694, 8.7324.
When did Roncovalgrande hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 1971. Current status: Operating.