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A2A Tech Talk @PoliTO: Hydroelectric Powerplant’s revamping. A case study: Impianto di Prestone (SO)

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When: October 23, 2025 h.16:00-17.30
Where: Class 17a
Who: the event is open to students from all courses and PhD from Civil Engineering, Elecrtic Engineering, Energetic Engineering and Environmental Engineering.

Join this Tech Talk with A2A!

A2A, the second-largest hydroelectric producer in Italy with 20 major dams, is highly committed to continuous improvement, safety, and environmental sustainability. The subject of the Tech Talk will be the revamping of the Prestone (SO) hydroelectric plant.

Specifically, the talk will cover the electro-mechanical modernization of the power station, extraordinary maintenance activities on the civil, mechanical, and electrical structures of the Isolato Dam, as well as sediment removal operations from the reservoir.

In addition, the presentation will outline the preliminary environmental investigations required for the drawdown activities, the methods of intervention, and post-operam monitoring.

The speakers will be Davide Marabelli, Electrical Engineer; Laura Turconi, Environmental and Land Engineer; and Francesca Vigliocco, Civil Engineer.

About the Company
A2A is a Life Company: their technology and infrastructure serve people and the protection of nature, which is why they work every day to regenerate the potential of every resource. They promote energy from renewable sources and accelerate decarbonization by encouraging the electrification of consumption. They build a virtuous water cycle to reuse it without waste. They transform waste into resources so that every scrap can become new material, energy, and heat. Their vision looks far ahead: they build the future today by acting consciously

What are you waiting for? Register here by October 21!