Centrale idroelettrica di Ligonchio, Hydroelectric power station in Ventasso, Italy
Ligonchio power station is a hydroelectric facility in Ventasso with two reservoirs, one at Presa Alta at 1,229 meters (4,032 feet) elevation and another at Ligonchio at 1,000 meters (3,281 feet). The system uses turbines powered by water flowing through forced conduits from the Tarlanda tank.
The station began electricity production in 1950 using the Rossendola and Ozola streams to supply power to surrounding regions in northern Italy. It developed into a key energy provider for local industry and communities in the area.
The Atelier delle Acque e delle Energie inside the facility displays exhibitions about water physics and electricity generation methods. Visitors can learn here about the techniques used daily to produce energy from natural resources.
The facility can be visited at certain times, particularly to explore the workshop and see exhibitions about hydroelectric power generation. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since the location sits on hilly terrain and some pathways are steep.
During World War II in April 1945, local resistance fighters protected the facility from German troops, preserving this vital infrastructure for the region. This episode shows how much local people valued this energy supply for their survival.
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