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The company ACCIONA has secured the supply of 800 GWh of clean electricity for large consumers in the steel sector, including energy-intensive industries such as Acciaierie Venete. This agreement is managed under the state mechanism Energy Release 2.0, a tool designed by the Gestore dei Servizi Energetici to link factories’ demand with the creation of real green infrastructure.
The Energy Release 2.0 scheme for energy-intensive industries
With regard to financial operations, the system allows energy-intensive plants to purchase energy for a three-year period at a fixed tariff of €65/MWh. In turn, the company commits to developing new generation assets that will receive this stable price for two decades.
The structure removes wholesale market volatility and provides essential revenue visibility for developers. The synergy between the public and private sectors fosters greater competitiveness for the companies involved by ensuring predictable energy costs.
Indeed, the supply commitment is tied to growth in installed capacity in the territory. The company operates 156 MW of wind power in regions such as Abruzzo, Calabria, and Sicily. However, the current focus is shifting to photovoltaic technology with the launch of the Panbianco and Benante projects in Sicily.
The plants will add more than 150 MWp of capacity following the success achieved in the public FERX auction. Likewise, the organization leverages its quarter-century of experience in the country to integrate these generation solutions with its water and construction divisions.
In conclusion, it is clear that the strategy seeks more than the simple sale of electricity. It involves deep integration into the local economy through flagship sanitation and port infrastructure projects.
The commitment to long-term bilateral contracts strengthens Italy’s energy transition without compromising the economic viability of its industrial base. The integration of solar, wind, and efficient technical management positions the entity as a benchmark in the Mediterranean market.
Source and photo: ACCIONA