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Vizzola Industrial Canal

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Vizzola Industrial Canal

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Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino

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  • Location: Vizzola Ticino, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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    November 13, 2023

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    The Industrial Canal or Canale Vizzola is an artificial watercourse that originates from the Ticino river through the Panperduto dam, near Somma Lombardo. The industrial canal today drives the turbines of three hydroelectric power plants: the Vizzola power plant, the Tornavento power plant and the Castelli di Turbigo power plant.
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    The Industrial Canal, also known as the Vizzola canal or Vittorio Emanuele III canal, is an important artificial waterway that originates from the Ticino river at the Panperduto dam near Somma Lombardo.
    History and Characteristics
    Inauguration: It was opened in 1900 for hydroelectric power generation purposes.
    Powered plants: The flow drives the turbines of three important plants: the Vizzola plant (inaugurated on October 9, 1901, in the presence of the royals), the Tornavento plant, and the Castelli di Turbigo plant.
    Management: Currently, the system is managed by Enel Green Power
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    Elevation 170 m

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    Location: Vizzola Ticino, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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