In southern Italy, Vestas has signed an agreement with Cementeria Costantinopoli to develop a 10 MW wind farm that will directly supply a cement plant in Basilicata. The energy generated will cover approximately one third of the facility’s electricity demand.
Wind power generation in Basilicata
This development represents an innovation in Italy’s heavy industry energy model. The installation will consist of
The uniqueness of the project lies in its self-consumption approach: energy will be produced and used on site, reducing dependence on external sources and stabilizing energy costs. This model enhances the environmental commitment of Cementeria Costantinopoli, which seeks to reduce its carbon footprint through the integration of clean sources. integration of clean sources.
This is the first time in Italy that a wind project is implemented exclusively to power a cement plant, paving the way for other energy solutions adapted to the industry.
Francesco Amati, general manager of Vestas Italy.
The wind farm is scheduled to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. The decision strengthens Vestas’ position in the Italian market, where the company has installed more than 6 GW since 1991.
This agreement seeks to improve its environmental impact and, at the same time, its potential for replicability in other energy-intensive industrial sectors. With this step, Cementeria Costantinopoli establishes itself as a benchmark for sustainability in the Italian building materials sector.
Source and photo: Vestas