Alpiq Italy

Alpiq has been active in the Italian market for decades, thanks to the transportation of energy along the high-voltage power lines that cross the Alps. The company has had a direct presence in Italy since the establishment of Alpiq Energia Italia in 1999. Today, we have a team of more than 100 passionate and expert staff in Italy.   

Sales and Origination

In Sales and Origination business, Alpiq in Italy has gained considerable market share over the years by supplying energy to end customers. In fact, Alpiq supplies more than 5 TWh of electricity and gas to large industrial customers every year. Alpiq also offers long-term Power Purchase Agreements together with structured products, thanks to top-class trading capabilities. Alpiq is also able to purchase and manage conventional and renewable energy produced by third-party plants.

Power Generation

Power generation has historically been the main pillar of Alpiq’s presence in Italy. The first power generation plant in Italy was built and commissioned in 2004, but since 1999 the Group has invested around EUR 800 million in Italy. Today, the company has a fleet of diversified plants: thermoelectric and cogeneration power plants, as well as wind farms, photovoltaic and mini-hydro plants.  

Strong presence on Italian energy markets 

The dynamism that characterises the Italian energy market has offered the Alpiq Group an opportunity to increase its presence in the country. Over time, Alpiq’s increased investment in Italy has seen it partner with major industrial groups to build gas-fired power plants (San Severo, Novara and Vercelli) and wind farms. Today, Alpiq Italy’s generation park has 14 plants producing about 770 MW, of which 220 are renewable (small hydro, wind and photovoltaic) and 550 MW gas-fired, producing a total annual output of about 2,500 GWh. Alpiq is also focusing on investment in storage and hydrogen.

Thanks to its highly flexible generation park, Alpiq is able to guarantee security of supply and services for the power grid while meeting the highest standards of occupational and environmental safety.