Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: The Garaguso (MT) Power Station
The project in brief
The story of the project
Like many other European countries, Italy is going through a crucial phase of energy transition towards renewable sources. In this context, the Garaguso electrical substation, located in the province of Matera, represents a strategically important infrastructure for Southern Italy.
Built by Terna, the national electricity transmission grid operator, with co-financing of over €22 million from the cohesion policies ERDF Enterprises and Competitiveness 2014-2020, the 380/150 kV Garaguso power station involved around 25 companies and was completed in just 13 months.
Inaugurated in December 2020, the infrastructure connects new renewable energy plants with the national transmission grid for a total of about 40 MW and, in the future, will allow additional renewable plants in the area to be connected.
The infrastructure is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring and management systems that ensure efficient and safe operations. Furthermore, it features advanced technologies to reduce its environmental impact, and by facilitating the input of more energy from renewable sources into the grid, it can help cut CO2 emissions by over 4,300 tons annually.
In summary, the Garaguso power station is an example of how cohesion resources can deliver tangible benefits to local communities, reduce regional disparities, and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.