Italy’s drive towards renewables shows no signs of slowing, with newly installed capacity growing by 168% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 (source: Osservatorio Fer). Solar power leads the way, with a 193% increase equaling 1,061 MW of power, while wind energy stands at 123 MW.

In this context, a recent study by Aceper (Association of Renewable Energy Consumers and Producers) ranks Piedmont as the top region for electricity production from solar power, followed by Lombardy and Veneto.

“Piedmont has made significant strides in renewables in recent years, and today our region is undoubtedly one of Italy’s most interesting markets, also due to the technological quality of the projects being developed,” emphasizes Federico Sandrone, CEO of Coesa, a Turin-based company operating as a general contractor for energy efficiency for businesses, public administration, and households. “The challenge for us is not only to make homes more efficient but, above all, businesses that are currently struggling with energy costs. For a company, renewables are a strategic investment because they help mitigate market fluctuations, recovering margins,” adds Sandrone, who is also vice president of the Young Entrepreneurs Group in Turin.

Driven by renewables, Coesa expects a 65% annual revenue growth over the next two years. The company is also among the 15 selected to participate in the AEWEN (Africa Europe Water Energy Network) program, which connects European companies with institutions and businesses in North Africa to develop energy production from renewable sources.

On the technological front, Coesa recently won an EU tender and, in collaboration with the Spanish R2M Solution and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, is developing a new generation of photovoltaic panels that combine the best of traditional silicon technology with thermoelectric materials capable of generating electricity from thermal variations.

COESA

Founded in Turin in 2012 by Federico Sandrone and Dario Costanzo, Coesa is an ESCo (Energy Service Company) that simplifies the ecological transition for businesses, public administration, and households. The company operates as a General Contractor for energy efficiency, offering services ranging from energy audits to assistance with obtaining funds and tax incentives. Coesa’s experts also guide energy managers and administrators in identifying the most suitable projects related to Superbonus 110%, Ecobonus 50-65%, and Conto Termico 2.0. While industrial photovoltaics is Coesa’s main specialization, energy communities, agrivoltaics, and floating installations are under study as special projects.