Plenitude and Nuova Simplast Begin Construction on Monta d’Alba Energy Community

Key Takeaways

Eni S.p.A.’s renewables unit, Plenitude, is constructing an Energy Community in Monta d’Alba, Cuneo.
The project features a 758-kilowatt photovoltaic plant aimed at generating around 860 megawatt-hours annually.
Energy produced will be shared among five supply points, qualifying Nuova Simplast for long-term state incentives.

Energy Community Initiatives

Eni S.p.A.’s renewables division, Plenitude, alongside Nuova Simplast, has commenced construction of an Energy Community in Monta d’Alba, located in the Cuneo province of Italy. This initiative aligns with Plenitude’s strategy to establish Renewable Energy Communities (CERs), Collective Self-Consumption (AUC), and Individual Remote Self-Consumption (AID) as sustainable energy solutions.

These energy configurations empower local businesses, citizens, and communities to produce, consume, and share renewable energy effectively. The AID project will include the installation of a 758-kilowatt-peak photovoltaic plant expected to generate around 860 megawatt-hours of energy annually. This energy is set to be distributed virtually among five supply points operated by Nuova Simplast.

The photovoltaic plant will be established on an unused industrial lot adjacent to Nuova Simplast’s headquarters. The initiative positions Nuova Simplast to benefit from state incentives over a 20-year period, a portion of which will fund local social projects as mandated by legislation.

Plenitude will assist Nuova Simplast not only in the design and development phases but also in the application process for these state incentives. Additionally, Plenitude will provide access to its Plenitude Comunità Energetiche digital platform, which will help manage and monitor the AID configuration effectively.

The flexibility of the AID system allows for solar installations on non-traditional rooftops, addressing structural limitations. This feature enables businesses to utilize unused industrial land or adjacent plots, thereby optimizing both space and energy production.

Furthermore, the project aims to enhance local energy consumption, which can help alleviate pressure on the national power grid. By localizing energy production and reducing peak demand, the initiative contributes to overall grid stability and the stabilization of energy prices, reinforcing Eni’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

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