Alto Mallero

This is the first plant, which started producing energy in 1999. It consists of two Francis turbines and a Pelton turbine and has a fiberglass penstock . It is connected to the national grid via an underground power line. When at maximum capacity, the plant produces 4,5 Megawatt turning 6300 l/s on a 85 meter drop. It is situated in Valmalenco, at the foot of Mount Disgrazia, a natural source that guarantees high quantities of water all year round.