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Larderello

Larderello is a frazione of the comune of Pomarance in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. It is located in the Val di Cecina in the Tuscan hills and forms part of the Larderello-Travale geothermal complex, an area known for its long history of steam-driven energy production.

The site is historically significant for the development of geothermal energy. In 1904, Count Piero Ginori

Today, the Larderello–Travale field remains one of the largest geothermal complexes globally and contributes a substantial

Geographically, the landscape around Larderello features rolling Tuscan hills with areas of steam vents and mineral-rich

Conti
oversaw
the
installation
of
what
is
generally
regarded
as
the
world’s
first
commercial
geothermal
power
plant
in
Larderello,
using
steam
from
local
wells
to
drive
a
turbine
and
generate
electricity.
This
milestone
marked
the
birth
of
geothermal
electricity
and
spurred
further
research
and
development
around
the
world.
portion
of
Italy’s
renewable
electricity.
The
complex
includes
multiple
power
plants
and
facilities
operated
by
ENEL
and
other
entities,
reflecting
decades
of
technology
and
infrastructure
development.
The
area
is
also
a
point
of
interest
for
science
and
energy
history,
with
opportunities
for
visitors
to
learn
about
the
origins
and
evolution
of
geothermal
power.
soils
associated
with
geothermal
activity.
The
local
economy
centers
on
energy
production,
with
secondary
activities
in
agriculture,
forestry,
and
tourism
related
to
the
region’s
industrial
heritage
and
natural
environment.