It was the night of September 28, 2003 when the blackout occurred, the largest in Italian history, which paralyzed the entire Peninsula for more than 12 hours. Here is the story of that incredible day, marked by fallen trees, Swiss pylons,…
In July the electricity demand in Italy amounted to 31,3 billion KWh, while consumption by energy-intensive companies is also growing. Renewable sources cover 44,2% of demand
The Energy Release decree provides for contributions of up to 300 thousand euros, but companies must grow in the use of renewables. The announcement from the GSE is awaited
Last month, electricity demand amounted to 24,7 billion kWh, 1,9% more than in May 2023. 84,7% of demand was covered by national production
This is the first direct current electricity connection between Europe and Africa which will be built by Terna and Steg, the operator of the Tunisian grid. It will be 220 km long with a maximum depth of 800 meters. Total investment of 850 million…
Italians, attentive to changes in energy prices, prove to be good savers. A study by the Ref Ricerche Laboratory analyzes the phenomenon and goes beyond the official statistics
The energy market has had new European rules since yesterday. Will consumers really be more protected? A document from renewables industrialists reopens the case of transport networks
The free energy market causes discussion due to the tariffs applied. Energy consultants are looking for professional spaces in public bodies
Daylight saving time returns on Sunday 31 March: the clock hands must be moved forward one hour. You sleep an hour less but you will have more light during the day. The change allows a saving of 90 million euros on electricity in…
A company involved in renewable sources restarts the ancient Villetta Barrea power plant which inspires three photographers for a book.
According to Terna data, last month the electricity demand amounted to 25,3 billion kWh (+1,6%). National production at 75,8% of demand
The Italian electricity market sees Enel and A2A as protagonists for the rationalization of the networks in Lombardy. Agreement for a NewCo by the end of the year
Step by step, the Italian energy communities are being established. The importance of Operational Rules. Contribution platforms will also be launched in April
With over 3 billion in investments and a submarine connection with Calabria, Sicily should overcome delays and inefficiencies. President Schifani had blocked photovoltaics
Incomprehensible and inconceivable the No of the Democratic Party Schlein's tendency towards the liberalization of electricity which Europe considers a "milestone" - A move of pure populism which in this case brings the Democratic Party dangerously close to Salvini's demagogic theses
In the Energy decree approved on Monday by the Council of Ministers there is no extension of the end of the protected electricity and gas market. Pichetto Fratin promises smooth passage methods
A Manifesto of Green Companies relies on the next European Commission for an electrification plan across Europe. Good intentions but too much trust in politics
Nothing done on the end of the protected energy market. The government postpones until next week. Consumers are free to choose even now
The increase is due to the increase in wholesale prices - Arera announces the increase in social bonuses and the arrival of an extraordinary contribution of 300 million
Applications of artificial intelligence expose us to dangers but they can also improve our lives. For example, to manage climate change and blackout risks
On the night between Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, summer time 2023 will come into effect. Hands forward by one hour. The EU has not yet given a definitive opinion and so the solar-summer time alternation will continue at the moment
Five new electricity backbones (Hypergrid) and 2023 strategic works in the 30 development plan Donnarumma: "Highest investments ever envisaged, long-term planning is needed"
Thanks to Terna's Econnextion platform, stakeholders and operators will be able to view information on the location and authorized status of Italian photovoltaic and wind plants.
Demand at 26,2 billion kWh (-4,6% compared to 2022). Compared to the month of December, the first signs of a recovery in consumption in the industrial sector were recorded
Overall, there are 29 development interventions, including the go-ahead During 2022 the go-ahead for the East branch of the Tyrrhenian Link, the section of the submarine power line that will connect Campania and Sicily.
The work, over 200 km of submarine electric cables, will be carried out by Terna and the Tunisian electricity grid operator STEG. Total investment of approximately 850 million euros
Fipe meets Arera and asks for more supervision on energy supply contracts. The year ends with a strong impact on the balance sheets of bars and restaurants
In October, electricity demand fell with a decrease in value of 6,6% compared to the same month in 2021. In 2022, demand increased by 0,5% compared to the previous year.
The annual meeting of the GO15 steering committee was held in Rome under the chairmanship of Terna's CEO Stefano Donnarumma
The Arera's Gradual Protection Service is used to accompany the transition to the free market. Therefore, until April XNUMX, micro-enterprises will be able to keep their supplier under the enhanced protection regime
Signed a new agreement aimed at developing and strengthening the collaboration and sharing of technological tools and know-how for the protection of the Italian electricity system
After the go-ahead for the Eastern section, the Ministry of Ecological Transition started the authorization procedure for the Western section. The work is worth 3,7 billion. Here are the projects for Sicily and Sardinia
The European energy ministers have reached an agreement to mitigate electricity prices: here are the proposed measures - Germany reiterates its no to the price cap and defends the 200 billion plan: "It is a brake on the price of gas,…
According to the Italian Association of Internet Providers, intermittent supplies could trigger a domino effect with devastating consequences - But a solution exists
Terna has communicated the data on electricity consumption for August. The trend variation was negative everywhere: -0,8% in the North, -3,6% in the Center and -5,2% in the South - Renewables covered 34,5% of the demand
With Germany opening up to the European gas price cap, the last hurdle falls to the measure proposed by Draghi - von der Leyen: "We need a structural reform of the electricity market - The two interventions at the EU Council on 9 September
Hot weather and less gas are pushing electricity prices through the roof in Europe. The heat wave leaves hydroelectric plants dry: Italy, France and Spain the most affected
3,5 billion allocated to sterilize the July increases for electricity and gas bills - Green light also for a solidarity contribution for companies that sell methane
But the data for electricity demand, seasonally adjusted and adjusted for calendar and temperature effects, is up by 2,8% on an annual basis
Terna's data on electricity consumption confirm a recovery in the first quarter. Easter day sensational peak of renewables
Summer time 27 comes into force on Sunday 2022 March: it means that we will sleep an hour less, but we will do it to save a tidy sum: according to Terna, around 190 million euros
According to Terna data, electricity consumption in Italy grew by 2,8% in February, and demand from industry also rose
Smart working affects bills. How much is spent and what are the increases compared to last year? here's the answers
The investments planned by Terna will serve to build 190 km of new power lines and to demolish around 260 km of overhead power lines and 900 pylons
Of the 37 interventions authorized in 2021 by the mise and the Regions, 8 concern Sicily, including the "Chiaramonte Gulfi-Ciminna" power line, a 300 million euro line - Terna: "Strong acceleration, a result never achieved in history of society"
The French government decrees a halt to price increases and unleashes sales on Edf. Repercussions also on Enel. The Italian government is evaluating new measures to contain high bills and aims to increase domestic gas production
Record increases in the first quarter of 2022 for electricity and gas bills despite the additional allocation of 1,8 billion from the Budget Law. Zero impact for needy families and increased social bonuses. Installments for defaulters. VAT at…
Compared to November 2020, Italy increased its electricity consumption by 3,8% and compared to the first 11 months of last year by 5,8%.
His name is Hyme and he has just completed a 12 million round of financing which also involved Denmark's richest man. The use of battery salts tested in the new nuclear mini-reactors
However, power outages decreased in 2020 and their duration also decreased by 20% - This year, blackouts are expected to decrease again and no impact on the economic recovery is expected
According to Terna's surveys, electricity demand in August improved by 2,4% on the August 2019 figure. The share of renewable sources increased, exceeding 40%.
The 3,4 billion decree arrives to limit the increases in October: zero increases in prices for the weakest - But Arera warns: "The drop in prices will be very slow, structural interventions are needed"
S&P assesses the impact of the energy transition on prices. Pressure on utilities, energy stocks on the rise. Saipem leads the list
According to data provided by Terna, in June the demand for electricity rose by 1,9% compared to May - 42% of the demand was covered by renewable sources - Increases for all industrial sectors
In the water sector, 15,5 billion in investments with a 98% completion rate. Arera's annual report certifies it. The waste disaster photographed in the strong fragmentation of operators. Electricity prices drop due to the pandemic
The company presented the new ten-year Development Plan which raises investments in the electricity grid to 18,1 billion - Donnarumma: "New interconnection with Switzerland and 5,6 tons less CO2 per year". Minister Cingolani: "The electrification…
The novelty, explains Arera, will come into force for everyone from 30 September and 1 July for SMEs. It will greatly simplify the lives of users, who are currently forced to do two separate and successive practices
The obligation to switch from the protected to the free market for electricity utilities postponed to 2023 - Here's how the procedure works and what could happen to those who, despite the extension, miss the deadline
Focus on the Modena-based company that was able to turn the 2008 crisis into success by becoming the world leader in electric two-wheeled racing cars. As demonstrated by the recent maxi-order from Taiwan
On 8 January a drop in frequency was detected at European level which divided the continent in two - Terna activated a 400 MW interruptibility mechanism which made it possible to secure the…
According to the report "Net Zero Carbon Cities: An integrated Approach", published by Enel, Schneider Electric and the WEF, cities are responsible for 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions - With the aim of accelerating cities towards a transition…
The Colunga-Calenzano power line will require an investment of 170 million and "will help resolve grid congestion in one of the critical areas of the national electricity system"
The infrastructure, which will take around two years to build, is financed by Terna with an investment of 85 million - Once completed, electricity exchange between the two countries will double
In the presence of Prime Minister Conte, Terna inaugurated the new electricity line, costing 150 million and which completes the connection of the island to Sorrento and to the national electricity grid: the energy will come from renewable sources and will be exchanged through submarine cables and…
Motorists hold the keys to their own future - A challenge that is played out in the field of environmental economics - Electric vehicles can help redesign the energy scenario in transport
Seven groups took part in the auction, the largest held for electricity supplies to public administrations. Here's who won and with what discounts
According to the Arera 2020 annual report, Axpo increases its market share in the free market, reaching 5,2%. Sales in the overall electricity market also rose.
The group also disclosed data on electricity consumption: demand in June decreased by 13,4% on an annual basis but was less affected by the lockdown period. Renewables are on the rise
The president and founder of Asja Ambiente, a pioneer of renewables in Italy, arrives at the top of the association of electricity producers
Despite the seriousness of the crisis, after the reopening on 4 May, electricity consumption is recovering. It is a first attempt to get out of the impasse - Congiuntura data REF
Enel CEO awarded Manager of the Year. "The demand for energy grows but the demand for electricity doubles" - How the market changes with the entry of digital and automotive giants: an Agici research
The jungle of contracts. The end of the protected market. The opportunities (and risks) of a choice that will soon be forced. All the answers we need.
Charging an electric car varies and, in some cases, becomes less convenient than a fossil fuel car. It remains the car of the future but in the present here are some useful calculations to do
The group that manages the national electricity transmission grid is still increasing the financial effort to seize the revolution of renewables. 2019 profit up 7,2%, dividend of 24,95 cents
The Sportello created at the end of 2009 by the then President of the Authority Alessandro Ortis helps consumers and distributes bonuses. About 42 million recovered.
Acea has joined the European consortium which develops Platone, a project aimed at optimizing the management of the electricity grid
The subsidiary Enel for the free market joins forces with Melita for FTTH fiber optic Internet services. Offer starting January 9th. Here are prices and methods
The Senate judged inadmissible the amendment to the Budget Law which postponed the deadline of the protected regime to 2022. Now it's back to 2020 but the government.....
The report by the Intesa Sanpaolo Study Center and the Energy Security Lab of the Turin Polytechnic analyzes the energy sector in Italy and in the Mediterranean
Terna has signed a memorandum of understanding with the company that manages the Tunisian electricity grid which focuses on the Elmed project
According to an Enea analysis, in the first half of the year energy prices increased in Italy much more than in the rest of the EU - And in our country CO2 emissions have stopped decreasing
The latest data from the British National Grid report that the share of renewable energy sources has risen to 40% and has exceeded those from gas and coal. The other cases in Europe and the USA
The investee of Enel and Terna active in test services and technical consultancy for the electricity sector has acquired the Dutch company Kema
INTERVIEW with LORENZO COSTANTINI, Country Manager of Iberdrola Italia: "We aim for 1 million customers by 2022, new opportunities will open up with the free market"
It's called OpenMeter. It is a small but powerful device that is always interconnected and full of novelties. Here's how it gets into the house, how it works and how it helps us use energy better
On average in the first half, however, electricity demand fell by 0,6% year-on-year (-0,5% in adjusted terms). Seasonally adjusted growth is still 1,5%
I-Com Report - The date of the mandatory transition is approaching (20 July 2020) and users have to navigate a jungle of not always reliable operators - The Mise has yet to approve the List of entities authorized to sell…
Arera has communicated the new tariffs on electricity and gas in force for the next quarter - The cost of the raw material and the seasonal trend will mainly affect the price
Civil Protection and Enel will collaborate to prevent possible emergencies concerning the national electricity system - Tamburi, director of Enel Italia: "Faster interventions in the event of disasters and management of phases at risk"
A virtual "traffic light" on the quality of our Internet subscription. A lifesaver that protects our electrical system and saves us from trouble even when we are on vacation. All about FIRST Tutorials
A voltage surge, lightning or a sudden breakdown in the apartment building can trigger the lifesaver of our electrical system even if it is in excellent health. The automatic reset differential avoids unpleasant surprises, such as the refrigerator being turned off during…
Bad weather and "bridges" reduce electricity consumption recorded by Terna in April - Hydroelectric and photovoltaic decrease.
The two associations - of electricity producers and industrial managers - aim to implement common initiatives to favor the transition to renewables, increase the competitiveness and sustainability of companies
According to the Althesys Top Utility Report, the total investments (including gas and waste) of the 100 largest utilities in Italy increased by 25,6% in 2017 - The water supply is growing a lot and now the M5S would like to renationalise it.
The Futur-e project for the redevelopment of inactive thermal power plants is progressing - At the mouth of the Po, Human Company plans to inaugurate an open-air tourist village in 2021 - For Montalto di Castro, the aim is to involve foreign investors…
The price update decided by the Energy Authority starts from 1 January and concerns the first quarter of 2019. Electricity was stable thanks to the drop in oil prices which also made it possible to reactivate system charges. Gas is affected by the increased demand…
E-Distribuzione of the Enel group has launched E-Digitaly, a program that aims to redesign and simplify network processes by leveraging the introduction of digital technologies that make it possible to define the status of a power line and understand in time…
At the world motorcycle show in Milan (Eicma), nostalgia for the past stands out, but also the allure of the electric bike, which Vespa has also truly won over - Here are all the novelties from this year's exhibition - PHOTO GALLERY
The Electrify 2030 study was presented in Cernobbio, on the occasion of The European House - Ambrosetti Forum, created in collaboration with Enel: the goal is carbon free - E-mobility is the spearhead but key technologies are…
The July 2018 data on electricity consumption in Italy indicate an increase of +1,3%. Water production achieved the best result, growing by +13,9% and the demand for electricity in the first seven months of 2018 rose…
