Eni, through its subsidiary Eni New Energy, has started power production from the new photovoltaic plant in Italy, with a total capacity of 18 MW. The project was developed inside Eni’s Fuel Depot in Volpiano and is part of the Progetto Italia. This scheme, launched in 2016, redevelops brownfield sites that are part of Eni’s industrial assets into renewable energy plants, creating new opportunities in the district.
The plant, built on an industrial area of approximately 32 hectares, will generate over 27 GWh, 10% of which will supply energy to Eni’s site, reducing the use of electricity from the national grid by more than 50%. The remaining energy will be supplied to the market, without benefiting from incentive mechanisms.
In addition, this initiative will prevent the emission of around 370,000 tonnes of CO2 over the service life of the plant, therefore contributing to the decarbonization goals of Italy’s Integrated National Plan for Energy and Climate.
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July 09, 2020
7 Seas Med files for concession of 250 MW floating wind project off the coast of Sicily
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June 30, 2020
European Energy commissions 103 MW solar PV project near Foggia
European Energy has commissioned the largest photovoltaic park ever built in Italy. The solar farm is based in Apulia, near Foggia. The plant has a total capacity of 103 MW. It is 1,500,000 sq. meter...
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June 23, 2020
EUR741m floating offshore wind farm planned in Italy
Copenhagen Offshore Partners, with the financial backing of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, is planning to develop a 250 MW floating offshore wind farm of the shore of Sicily. The farm will be the...
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June 22, 2020
Vestas awarded contract to deliver turbines for Stornara wind project in Apulia
Vestas been commissioned by Inergia SpA, a leading producer of renewable energy in Italy, to deliver equipment for the Stornara wind project located in the Apulia region....
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May 25, 2020
EU launched public consultation to review rules on trans-European energy infrastructure
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the review of the EU rules on trans-European energy infrastructure. This will be accompanied by a more targeted consultation for stakehold...
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