Taloro is a 240MW hydro power project. It is located on Taloro river/basin in Sardinia, Italy. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1972 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1978.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 240 | 240 | – | Active | Sardinia, Italy |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Enel.
Taloro is a pumped storage project. The gross head of the project is 290m. The penstock length is 96.622m. The penstock diameter is 4m. The project generated 300 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1972 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1978.
Contractors Involved
Ansaldo Energia was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 90MW nameplate capacity.
Ercole Marelli Power supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 95 MVA.
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