RIVA DEL GARDA – NUOVO — 117 MW Hydroelectric

RIVA DEL GARDA – NUOVO is a 117 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Trentino, Italy. The plant harnesses the energy of flowing water to produce electricity, contributing to Italy’s renewable energy production.

It ranks as the 52nd largest hydro plant in Italy. With 117 MW, it represents 0.55% of the country’s total hydro capacity of 21,383 MW. Italy has 107 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 21,383 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Centrale idroelettrica Luigi Einaudi at 1,200 MW, RIVA DEL GARDA – NUOVO is approximately 9.75% the size.

Hydropower is an essential element of Italy’s energy strategy, supplying around 18% of the national electricity generation. The country’s mountainous terrain and numerous rivers provide ideal conditions for hydroelectric facilities. RIVA DEL GARDA – NUOVO is located approximately 80 km from Verona in the northern part of Italy.