The clear waters of the River Vogna in the Italian region of Piedmont are revered among anglers as the cradle of fly fishing. In the winter sports resort of Monte Rosa, not far from the source of the river, the small hydroelectric power station generates environmentally friendly electricity.
Facts & figures
Plant type:
Small-scale hydropower plant
Location:
Riva Valdobbia, Italy
Number of turbines:
1 Pelton Hydro
Capacity:
1 MW
Shareholding:
90 %
Commissioning:
2009
Average annual production:
8.5 GWh
Guided tours:
No
Status:
In service