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Renewables: Edison announces launch of new construction sites for over 160 MW in the first half of 2026
Edison consolidates its renewable energy development strategy: new construction sites for over 160 NW to be launched in the first half of 2026
Over 170 MW of wind and photovoltaic capacity also expected to come online in the coming months.
Milan, 2 March 2026 – Edison confirms its renewable energy growth trajectory and announces the launch of over 160 MW of new construction projects during the first half of 2026. These include photovoltaic plants (over 100 MW) and wind farms (50 MW), at least two-thirds of which are part of the capacity awarded – equal to 500 MW – in December 2025 at the FER-X auctions, in which Edison was one of the main contractors. Within the same period, the Group also expects to bring into operation new renewable plants with a total capacity exceeding 170 MW, following the completion of over 200 MW of projects in 2025.
The start of construction on the new plants will result in an investment of €215 million and, according to estimates, will involve approximately 400 workers and 70 supplier companies overall.
'Our execution capacity and contribution to the country’s energy transition objectives continue to grow steadily', commented Marco Stangalino, Executive Vice President Power Asset at Edison. 'Our strategic plan envisages doubling installed green capacity in the coming years, with at least 60% of this growth to be achieved through the regulated market. The new construction sites are in fact part of the 500 MW awarded last December under the FER-X auctions, a mechanism that enables operators to undertake investments that are essential for transforming the country’s energy mix, delivering benefits to the competitiveness of the entire system'.
To ensure more efficient and competitive energy use, Edison complements the growth of renewable sources— by nature intermittent —with flexibility and storage solutions, which are essential to guarantee grid stability and security. In this context, the Group is developing five pumped-storage hydroelectric projects in Southern Italy (in Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily).
Over the past year, Edison increased its overall investments by 19%, with 86% aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 62% with the EU Taxonomy. The renewable sector recorded the most significant growth, with investments up 90% compared to 2024, confirming the Group’s organic growth trajectory in installed renewable capacity.
The start of construction on the new plants will result in an investment of €215 million and, according to estimates, will involve approximately 400 workers and 70 supplier companies overall.
'Our execution capacity and contribution to the country’s energy transition objectives continue to grow steadily', commented Marco Stangalino, Executive Vice President Power Asset at Edison. 'Our strategic plan envisages doubling installed green capacity in the coming years, with at least 60% of this growth to be achieved through the regulated market. The new construction sites are in fact part of the 500 MW awarded last December under the FER-X auctions, a mechanism that enables operators to undertake investments that are essential for transforming the country’s energy mix, delivering benefits to the competitiveness of the entire system'.
To ensure more efficient and competitive energy use, Edison complements the growth of renewable sources— by nature intermittent —with flexibility and storage solutions, which are essential to guarantee grid stability and security. In this context, the Group is developing five pumped-storage hydroelectric projects in Southern Italy (in Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily).
Over the past year, Edison increased its overall investments by 19%, with 86% aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 62% with the EU Taxonomy. The renewable sector recorded the most significant growth, with investments up 90% compared to 2024, confirming the Group’s organic growth trajectory in installed renewable capacity.
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