VALLE SECOLO — 114 MW Geothermal

VALLE SECOLO is a 114 MW geothermal power plant located in Italy, commissioned in 1981. This facility generates electricity through geothermal energy, utilizing heat from the Earth’s interior.

It ranks as the 2nd largest geothermal plant in Italy. With a capacity of 114 MW, it represents 11.67% of Italy’s total geothermal capacity of 977 MW. Italy has 34 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 977 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant, Centrale di Valle Secolo at 120 MW, VALLE SECOLO is about 95% the size.

Geothermal energy contributes significantly to Italy’s renewable energy portfolio, providing a stable source of electricity. The country’s geothermal resources are primarily located in regions with volcanic activity, such as Tuscany. VALLE SECOLO is situated in the province of Grosseto, approximately 150 km northwest of Rome.