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Initial Station Operation

When
1889
Where
Genoa
Part of
René Thury's HVDC system implemented commercially in Italy

The first station operated at 6 kV, supplying Genoa from Gorzente River hydro turbines in 1889.

The first station of the Acquedotto de Ferrari-Galliera system was established in 1889. It operated at 6 kV and supplied power to Genoa using hydro turbines located on the Gorzente River. This marked the beginning of the commercial implementation of Thury's system.

Sources

  1. René Thury Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28

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