Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric energy is regarded as the clean source with the most mature and consolidated technology.
It consists in changing the potential energy of an elevated body of water into mechanical energy by means of a hydraulic turbine and subsequently into electricity by means of a generator.
The type of technology used in a hydropower plant differs depending on design data, available flow rate and water fall in particular, which determines the type of turbine to be installed.
Hydroelectric power, with approximately 4000 plants installed in Italy, stands as the main contributor to energy production from renewable sources with a share of around 40%.
Why investing in Hydropower?
Clean Investment
Given its widespread use and centuries of tradition and development hydroelectric power can still be considered THE renewable energy.
It assures a stable and programmable production of clean energy from renewable a source and involves the civil works and electromechanical supplies with limited environmental impact.
Well designed and responsibly implemented hydroelectric power plants are an essential energy resource for the community.
Low risk profile
The annual energy production and consequently the future financial flows have a good predictability given by plant track records and the guarantee of steady purchase rates, especially if the plant benefits from Feed-in Tariff or Power Purchase Agreement.
Management costs (opex) are also easily estimable and predictable.
Reliable technology
Hydroelectric power uses a reliable technology, optimized over the decades for what concerns plant performance and management costs.
The most recent developments allow remote management without any need for on-site personnel.