The entire utilities sector is doing great, but not thanks to the sectors tied to renewables. Hedge funds report little confidence in the speed of the transition to a more sustainable future. Instead, they believe in nuclear and oil
The report drawn up by gas exporting countries shows that Europe cannot do without Russian gas. Record storage with 196 billion cubic meters
The Oceanian country has given the green light to the mega $24 billion SunCable project, behind which is the young tycoon and activist Mike Cannon-Brookes, the fourth richest man in Australia. The plant will generate 6 GWh and…
Energy production from renewable sources in Italy reached a historic record in the first half of 2024, surpassing that from fossil sources for the first time. Renewables covered 43,8% of energy demand, driven by…
The new decree on renewable energy installations is liked by the Regions but not by industrialists. Stop investments?
New acquisition operations of photovoltaic assets assisted by the multinational Finergreen. Italy Privileged country
Integrated technologies for renewable sources are a frontier of research and investments. The crowdfunding collection of a company from Southern Italy.
An Agriculture decree blocks the development of photovoltaic energy in the countryside. The Minister of the Environment does not agree with it and the Government is in confusion. Attack on renewables.
Fastweb enters the electricity market with an innovative offer: fixed monthly fee depending on consumption bands, 100% green energy and discounts for customers. Here are the first offers from Fastweb Energia
Iberdrola, a Spanish utility, will build the largest photovoltaic plant in Italy in eastern Sicily, with a capacity of 305 MW expandable to 365 MW. The plant will generate 400 GWh/year of clean energy, powering 140.000 homes and reducing CO2 emissions by…
The project, managed by Eastern Green Link 2 Limited, will connect Scotland's renewable power with the clean energy of two million English homes
The new park will provide energy to 3 thousand families and integrates Eni's projects for the industrial area of Ravenna. It can be an example of territorial energy integration
The government must decide on 70 offshore wind farm projects in the Southern Regions. Twenty-five specialized companies ready to invest 25 billion euros in the coming years
The fifth MED & Italian Energy Report, presented today to the European Parliament, indicates the next key themes that unite geopolitics and energy. The role of Italy and the new scenarios
The case of the Danish company Orsted which gives up on building two offshore parks in the USA. Meanwhile, the demand for hydrocarbons is increasing around the world.
Saipem brings its technologies to the North Sea. After the oil and gas fields, the winds are exploited. Small Italian masterpiece
The equity investment will serve to support the company's growth and its business strategy. Enfinity Global is one of the fastest growing independent electricity producers
The Pniec is fundamental for an idea of a sustainable country. Minister Picetto Fratin assures that the objectives will be achieved. The environmental associations are critical and ask for an immediate confrontation
The joint venture between Plenitude and Cdp Equity continues to consolidate itself on the market through the implementation of new plants with a total capacity of up to 200 MW. The new parks will be built in Puglia, Sicily and Lazio with agri-voltaic technology
Iren's World energy transitions outlook 2023 presented at the Eni gasometer. More investment is needed not only in transitional energy technologies such as hydropower, geothermal energy, sustainable biomass and clean hydrogen, but also for heating and transport
The Bank of Italy's journey through the Italian regions stops in Palermo. The Sicily Region is growing at the national pace, albeit with difficult peculiarities. But he has a few tricks up his sleeve
One month after the announcement of the creation of the first Italian Gigafactory, the result of the joint venture between Energy SpA and Pylon Technologies Europe Holding BV, permission was obtained for the construction of its phase 2 which will allow to increase the production capacity…
Rising costs and turbine component failures underlie this decision. The stock loses more than 30% on the Stock Exchange
The petition promoted by Carlo Calenda's Action comes after a motion approved in the Chamber for the development of nuclear energy in Italy. What will Giorgia Meloni's government do?
Digitization conquers the green economy. The Raptech Observatory states that clouds are increasingly indispensable.
The agreement bears witness to Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment as an important partner for Italian companies in the sustainable transition, with particular attention to innovative projects and the development of Renewable Energy Communities
The construction industry for the SAIE Observatory is clearly recovering compared to previous years. More sustainable houses and attention to the Central South.
The Bergamo-based group aims at sustainability by entering with a 20% stake in the share capital of Verde21, an innovative startup that owns the Dynamo brand that uses 3D photovoltaic systems.
The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on the new Renewable Energy Directive. Share of energy produced from renewable sources at 42,5% and faster permits
The solar park will be completed in about 13 months, will have a capacity of 170MW integrating with agricultural production
The loan, together with Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank - Milan branch, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and Reden, will allow the construction of 26 photovoltaic plants throughout Italy (11 of which will be built in the south, 8 in…
The tender for the first twenty plants to be built in the area has been launched. Another call is planned for next fall. Ferraris, FS: «From 2024 we will produce energy for our trains, with benefits for the community»
The world is set to add as much renewable energy in the next 5 years as it has in the past twenty.
Oil still has a dominant role, but the shift towards renewables is already significant. With the closure of the axis from Russia, the Mediterranean area will become central. The Intesa Sanpaolo-Politecnico Torino report presented in Brussels
Putin is preparing a type of bomb no less devastating than an atomic one. “It's the oil and gas bomb he's forging right before our eyes and with our involuntary help,” says Friedman, the New York Times columnist who…
The Samso company founded in 2014 passes to Asterion Industrial which focuses on the development of energy efficiency projects in a PNRR perspective
The Draghi government authorizes the new pipeline blocked by Regions and local committees. Green light also for new renewable plants
Previewed at the Gastech trade fair in Milan, the Hera Group's 'power to gas' plant will go into operation by 2023 and will cover the annual methane gas consumption of 1.200 households
Work, rights and the environment are the three cornerstones of the new Democratic Party program in view of the September 25 elections. Particular attention is also paid to the school
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
Marco Carta (to Agici): “Today the theme of transition is often accused as the cause of the increase in energy prices and considered finished. Instead, renewables have generated and continue to generate positive impacts on the territory”
Sharing the energy produced and consumed within a limited community guarantees substantial economic benefits and is good for the environment. Especially if the Municipalities team up with private individuals.
Government guidelines bring order to future cropland installations. Enea collects adhesions to its sustainable agrivoltaic project.
Among the objectives, to encourage investments in renewable energy by all companies, in particular SMEs, in the agribusiness and third sector chain, seizing all the opportunities
To achieve the energy goals, more money is needed that would already be available. Italy is in the lead for other funds
The Cariplo Foundation with its announcement supports the regional law of Lombardy to make the communities grow. The main obstacles so far are organizational and specialist skills shortages
The new rules aim to stop protests and local opposition against necessary investments. Reduced time for work.
Capital Dynamics extends its renewables portfolio in Italy by purchasing an 18MW ready-to-build photovoltaic plant from Solar Ventures
Up to €600 million in funding agreed to promote sustainable energy investments in South America through sustainability-linked financing instruments
In 2021, M&A transactions in the sector rose by 26% in Europe, the highest number since 2006, and in 2022 it will go even better. This was revealed by the Cms law firm
All options are in place to start reducing our dependence on Russia on several fronts: from renewables, to Tap, to regasification terminals. Very short and medium/long term target
Elettricità Futura of Confindustria in government: at stake are the reduction of the bill, independence from Russia and environmental protection. Italy has everything to do it
The Intesa Sanpaolo report investigates the causes and consequences of the energy crisis in Europe and in Italy - Some uncertainties remain starting from geopolitical risks and the climate
The two bodies will work together to overcome existing challenges to decarbonise the maritime sector towards zero-emission fuels
The first step is the installation of a photovoltaic system in the Tuscan plant of Diecimo which will produce over 3 GWh of renewable energy per year with a reduction in CO2 emissions of 1.160 tons
The new body wanted by the Minister of Ecological Transition Cingolani takes office on Tuesday 18 in order to accelerate the works envisaged by the green transformation programs - Pressing for a further simplification of the rules
The opposition of Mayors and communities to new explorations is back. The development model is under discussion.
The South American country, now the second-largest economy on its continent, is a candidate to be the post-oil Saudi Arabia and this is why it has launched a 50 million fund for renewables - Enel major player
With the acquisition of Erg's hydroelectric plants for one billion euros, Enel strengthens its role as leader in the energy transition and consolidates its presence in renewables in view of the group's decarbonisation objectives
The three-year collaboration agreement aims to contribute to the country's energy transition with a focus on the decarbonisation of energy-intensive sectors, for energy-intensive companies such as steel, cement, glass
The agreement concerns the development of a maxi energy platform focused on green generation and the supply of electricity in Italy. Conferred assets for 3 billion
According to the Milan Polytechnic, Italy grounded in 2018 and in 2020 alone the installed power dropped by 35%, in stark contrast with Europe and the world. "At these rates, even the money from the PNRR won't be enough"
A project integrating solar technology and microalgae culture will be implemented at the ENEA research center in Portici. The agreement between Enel Green Power and Enea aims to optimize the use of land linked to large-scale photovoltaic plants, with…
Snam's Open Innovation program is underway to accelerate the energy transition. In order to involve companies to strengthen their innovative capacity. Together with the launch also the call for Innovative Learning startups for continuing education
In Italy the wooded area is increasing, but by better exploiting the biodegradable part obtained from the maintenance of the forests (which constitutes solid biomass) it could be possible to generate electricity equal to the annual needs of a city like Bologna
The two companies announce the technological collaboration aimed at the technological development of hydrogen - With the aim of accelerating the decarbonization path and creating new development and employment opportunities
Extract from "Energy. The great transformation" by Valeria Termini, published by Laterza - "Once again in history energy becomes the protagonist of a phase of rupture of capitalism: a great transformation is making its way, accompanied by the technological revolution"
The forecasts of the BloombergNEF agency and the hopes of the new US presidency of Joe Biden. Photovoltaic and wind still strategic.
The Enel group company and the Qatar Investment Authority have signed a joint venture agreement to accelerate the development of renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa - Starting from the purchase by QIA of 50% of EGP's stake
The Enel Group has started construction of the Castelmauro wind farm, in the Molise mountains between Campobasso and Termoli - The plant will produce around 70GWh each year from renewable sources, avoiding the emission of around 36 tons of CO2 per year - Ready…
Elettricità Futura and Confagricoltura sign an agreement to encourage photovoltaic, biogas and biomass. An annual work program to give more strength to the Pniec.
The renewAfrica initiative has been recognized in line with the European Commission's green agenda - Frans Timmermans: “Africa has enormous growth potential, its speed and equity will be determined by access to energy” - The comment by Francesco Starace
The Enel Group company starts the expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Kansas - For an investment of over 281 million, the total wind capacity will be increased from 400 MV to 599 MV - This will help…
A plant of 350 photovoltaic panels was inaugurated in the Salerno plant. The investment qualifies the company among consumers sensitive to environmentally friendly products
Fimer has acquired the solar division of Asea Brown Boveri. In 2019, the acquisition had revenues of more than $340 million.
When fully operational, the 475 MW section of Enel Green Power's Brazilian plant will be able to generate more than 1.200 GWh per year, avoiding the emission of more than 600 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere - $390 million invested
A new European Green Deal for the Belgian beer giant, Ab InBev, which marks the transition to 100% renewable energy for production. Italy and Western Europe will also benefit.
As part of the "Interactive plants" project, which started in Milan and is intended to involve various historic plants, EGP inaugurates a multimedia exhibition in the Acquoria hydroelectric plant, a few kilometers from Rome
The XNUMXrd edition of "The Solar Show" will take place in Johannesburg in the spring. This is a great opportunity for some Italian companies in the renewable energy market in South Africa
On August XNUMX, an extraordinary meeting of the Regional Council of Tuscany in Larderello, where there are the most important geothermal plants in Italy
The shareholders' meeting of the company that manages the electricity grid was called to approve a balance sheet with increasing revenues and profits - Shares slightly down on the Stock Exchange: "But in 2019 it gained 9,5% and reached…
A partnership is underway between Estra SpA, an operator in the sector of distribution and sale of natural gas and electricity and Atala, a historic Italian bicycle company, now also active in the e-bike sector. The partnership includes special discounts reserved…
Eni Australia Limited has completed the acquisition of a project for the once completed construction of the largest photovoltaic plant in the Northern Territory of Australia with an installed capacity of 33,7 MWp. The photovoltaic plant in operation will avoid the emission…
The province of Trento increases the budget for energy requalification: 9,90 million euros to support mortgages for ten years. Virtuous example for all of Italy - The government is currently studying an extension of the national eco bonuses to…
These are the first results of Sen published by the Ministry of Development for the whole of 2017. Renewables account for 17,7% of total consumption but the Italian economy is satisfied for a third by oil and gas. Dependence on foreign countries has dropped to…
Enel data for the first half of 2018 and the second quarter of the year have been published. Good results in Italy where compared to the same period of the previous year, production from renewable sources increased by over 10,000 GWh
It is the only European among the participants in the American Solar Challenge, the US stage competition reserved for universities which will see the Alma Mater's Onda Solare team compete. The first Italian four-seater solar car, designed and built by…
The Istituto Affari Internazionali has brought together bankers and experts on the objectives of the Paris Agreement to contain global warming to within 2 degrees. Delays on targets reflect a divided Europe and the failure of initiatives such as the carbon tax
F2i focuses on renewable energies and concludes the purchase of the entire portfolio of plant biomass plants of the Enel Group. 47 MegaWatt package
With the opening of the largest wind farm in the country, the electricity group led by Francesco Starace becomes the absolute leader of renewable energies in Peru
Professor Gilardoni's Renewable Observatory traces the path and sets the objectives to meet the challenges indicated by the national strategy for renewable energies
The Region approves a 120-day stop to issuing authorizations for wind and photovoltaic plants - Musumeci "We need a plan that safeguards the territory", but there is a storm over Ars - Anev: "The only goal is to create obstacles for the sector".
The group won the first renewable energy auction launched by the Indian public company Solar Energy Corporation of India. It will build a 285 MegaWatt wind farm. Investment of 290 million dollars supported by XNUMX-year supply
In the year of launch of the SEN, the government's implementing decrees are expected, which can finally make the simplification of the complex bureaucratic procedures to authorize the construction of plants from renewable energy sources feasible
Amici della Terra has published the Report on the regional electricity balances for 2015, which gives an overview of the production and demand spread throughout the national territory. Only 7 regions out of 20 are in "surplus" electricity production. The Aosta Valley…
The group has been awarded 540 MW of wind capacity in a tender for the assignment of 2.000 MW of energy from renewable sources - The plants should be operational by 2019
The electricity grid operator certifies the falling trend of investments in renewables even if Italy is doing well in this field - Energy G7 next week in Rome
The multi-utility aligns itself with the best practices of important international groups and, as per EU objectives and the UN agenda, guarantees that from this year all the activities managed in Emilia Romagna will be powered 100% by clean electricity.
Bill Gates has announced the creation of a fund that will invest only in alternative energies. Alibaba's patron Jack Ma, Amazon founder Jeff Besos and Virgin's Richard Branson also participate with him. Will they be able to…
Eni's entry into the world of renewable energy and solar energy in particular was greeted as a surprise, but in reality the six-legged dog had been among the first with Eurosolare to approach the technique of solar panels…