We have had the privilege to take part in the history of Italy. Since 1962, we have been the country's largest electric company, contributing to its economic and social development.
Today, we are the world's leading private operator in the renewables sector, aiming at Zero Emissions by 2040. Grids, decarbonization, and electrification are the pillars guiding our commitment towards a transition that leaves no one behind, creating a more sustainable, flexible, accessible, and secure energy system.
With innovative solutions, we aim to make energy use more efficient and simplify people’s lives, positioning them as the true protagonists of change.
A strategy that revolves around a specific mission: to continue providing energy to Italy while dedicating ourselves every day to the growth of territories and of the country’s energy autonomy, always following our values.
We enhance distribution networks to make them increasingly smart, resilient, efficient, and capable of hosting self-produced energy.
The development of renewable sources is at the core of the decarbonization strategy to accelerate a just and inclusive energy transition.
We provide products and services to electrify final consumption and make the use of energy both simpler and more efficient.
“We are guiding Italy through the path towards the energy transition and electrification of consumption in order to grow while creating value for the generations of tomorrow."
Nicola Lanzetta, Head of Country Italy
Our Sustainable DNA
The only possible energy is sustainable energy, for the environment and for people. That's why we are committed to creating shared value for everyone, in every area of our activity.
Wecommit to a better tomorrow
Our energy has always been for the people. We are committed to making daily life simpler through efficient solutions and ensuring a better future for generations to come.
Our history
Our journey begins in the past, but its most important chapters will be written in the future. It’s a story of a steadfast commitment to a country capable of continuous improvement, with the same energy and drive as the first day. Come with us and discover 60 years of Enel.
1960s: Access to electricity
At the height of the economic boom, Italians were looking for new comforts in household appliances. With a major electrification project, Enel transported electricity everywhere, from the Alpine valleys to the islands. Today we continue to bring energy to locations around the world that still do not have access to electricity.
1970s: Diversification
The 1973 oil crisis led to austerity and the National Energy Plan. Savings and efficiency became key issues, as did the need to further diversify sources. Today we are leaders in the energy transition, on the path to decarbonisation and supply independence.
1980s: Sustainability
In 1987, the Brundtland Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development introduced the concept of “sustainable development”. Enel established itself as a pioneer of sustainability. Today our Open Power approach is a new model of human- and environmentally-friendly development.
1990s: Internationalization
The World Wide Web and globalization. The progressive liberalization of the energy market led our Group to a reorganization, starting with a new corporate structure, up to our listing on the stock exchange and expansion abroad. Today our Group is a multinational company present in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
2000s: Digitalization
The digital revolution: everything is faster and more connected. Our Group began the digitalization of its assets starting with the plan to install next-generation meters. Today we are upgrading infrastructures, making them increasingly innovative and resilient.
2010s: Renewables
Climate change and the need for more responsible choices drove the global community towards renewable energy. Our Group quickly established itself as a global leader with the birth of Enel Green Power. Today we count more than 1,200 renewable energy plants installed worldwide and several firsts along with cutting-edge technologies.
2020s: Electrification
The decade of electrification: a revolution in the world of energy that has opened up new opportunities. We are leading this important transformation, made possible thanks to the increasing use of electricity produced from renewable sources. Our business plan calls for the complete abandonment of fossil fuels by 2040, ten years ahead of the UN’s Net Zero goal.