S. Massenza is a 350MW hydro power project. It is located on Molveno river/basin in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project commenced construction in 1948.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 350 350 Active Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Description

Dolomiti Energia and Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 51% and 49% respectively.

S. Massenza is a pumped storage project. 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 2.5m. The project generated 760 GWh of electricity.

Development Status

The project commenced construction in 1948.

Contractors Involved

Ansaldo Energia was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project.

Ansaldo Energia supplied electric generator(s) for the project.

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