Does Italy have a hydropower market?

According to GlobalData, hydropower accounted for 19% of Italy’s total installed power generation capacity and 15% of total power generation in 2021. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of this market in its Italy Hydropower Analysis: Market Outlook to 2035 report. Buy the report here.

What percentage of Italy's electricity is generated by hydropower?

Hydropower accounted for 19% of Italy’s total installed power generation capacity and 15% of total power generation in 2021.

Why are hydroelectric power plants important in Italy?

Hydroelectric power plants are a key resource for Italy: located throughout the country, they are able to transform the energy generated by water into renewable electricity, contributing to the stability of the national power grid. The CVA Group has 32 hydroelectric plants of various types (30 belonging to CVA and 2 to Valdigne Energie).

How many hydroelectric plants are there in Italy?

There were a total of 2,729 active plants in 2010, of which 302 had a capacity greater than 10 MW. : 54–55 Hydroelectric plants are especially widespread in the north, where there are many rivers and mountains. Lombardy, Piedmont and Trentino-Alto Adige contributed for almost 60% of the total energy production in 2010. : 62

Where is Italy's largest hydropower plant located?

Today, Italy's largest hydropower plant is in the small municipality of Entracque, in the province of Cuneo in the heart of the Maritime Alps. This Enel Green Power plant is called Luigi Einaudi and it was built in the 1970s before becoming fully operational in 1982.

How much hydro energy did Italy produce in 1938?

For example, of the total 15.5 TWh produced in 1938 hydro accounted for 14.6, or 94%. Hydroelectric energy played a main role in the Italian industrialization since late 19th century.