Grosio is a 431MW hydro power project. It is located on Adda river/basin in Lombardy, Italy. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1956 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1960.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydropower | 431 | 431 | – | Active | Lombardy, Italy |
Description
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The project is currently owned by A2A.
The gross head of the project is 591m. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 2 in number. The penstock diameter is 2.9m. Grosio underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2000-2002. The project generated 900 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1956 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1960.
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Ansaldo Energia was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of pelton turbines, each with 108MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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