The “Ettore Conti” Hydroelectric power plant, Italy

L'impianto

Centrale idroelettrica Ettore Conti

The “Ettore Conti” hydroelectric power plant, one of the oldest in Italy, is located in Verampio, in the Ossola valley, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Piedmont. It came into operation at the beginning of the 20th century. It was designed by the architect Piero Portaluppi, and is perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape.

Technology

Hydroelectric

Status

Operational

Operating capacity

54,4 MW

Energy production

159 GWh

Average production achieved in the last three representative years.

CO₂ emissions avoided

72,664 metric tons per year

Energy needs met

About 60,000 families per year.

Timeline

Milestones

Impact on local communities

The Verampio power plant, like the other plants in the Ossola Valley designed by Portaluppi, is not only perfectly integrated into the landscape but is an iconic structure, a destination for photographers and enthusiasts of industrial architecture. As part of the enhancement of the area's assets, we are developing a sustainable tourism project in the Ossola Valley: we’re opening the facilities to the public, installing artistic lighting systems and developing sustainable mobility.

At the heart of hydroelectric generation

In collaboration with the Ossola Protected Areas Management Authority (EGAPO), we are opening our hydroelectric power plants in the Ossola Valley, Piedmont, to let people discover up close how water energy works. Thanks to the knowledge of qualified guides, such as nature guides, not only will it be possible to visit our facilities, it will also be possible to get to learn about other places of interest located in the areas close to the power plants. It’s a nature immersion experience not to be missed.