Edison to invest €600mn in over 500 MW of renewable projects in 2026
Edison plans to launch over 500 MW of new wind and solar construction sites in Italy in 2026, backed by a €600mn ($647mn) investment, as part of its strategic growth plan in renewable energy.
| Sectors | Solar Energy, Energy Storage, Wind Energy, Onshore, Photovoltaic, Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Themes | Investments & Transactions, Financing, Project Development |
Energy group Edison is continuing to accelerate its development in renewables with the announcement of over 500 megawatts (MW) of new projects planned for 2026. These initiatives, mostly awarded through the recent FER-X auctions, come in addition to the 250 MW currently under construction, confirming the company’s expansion strategy in the Italian market.
Over 300 MW of wind and 200 MW of solar planned
The new capacity will include approximately 300 MW of onshore wind, featuring full reconstructions of existing sites with next-generation turbines, and nearly 200 MW of photovoltaic capacity. The projects will be located across Piedmont, Abruzzo, Campania, Apulia and Sicily. According to company estimates, the developments will involve around 1,000 workers and 200 partner companies.
Structured financing with the European Investment Bank
Project financing is supported by an agreement signed with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for up to €800mn ($863mn). The first tranche of €200mn ($216mn) was signed on November 21. Due to alignment with REPowerEU objectives, the EIB will cover up to 75% of the total project cost, above its standard 50% threshold.
Target to double installed green capacity
Separately, Edison completed around 200 MW of renewable projects across Italy in 2025, including 80 MW of wind in Abruzzo and 55 MW of solar in Sicily. The group’s investments rose by 38% compared to 2024. Edison aims to double its installed green capacity in the coming years, supported by a stable and competitive development model.
Hydropower storage to support system flexibility
To support growing renewable integration into the electricity grid, Edison is advancing flexibility solutions such as hydropower storage. A territorial study identified five suitable sites in southern Italy — in Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sardinia and Sicily — with the aim of developing 500 MW of storage capacity in the coming years.
The group currently operates 8 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across over 250 power generation sites, including hydroelectric, wind, photovoltaic, and combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants. This infrastructure enables Edison to operate across the entire electricity value chain, from production and asset management to sales.
