An inclusive and sustainable energy transition. This is the commitment Iberdrola has made in Italy and beyond, aligning with the needs of local communities and promoting energy development that respects both environmental and regional priorities.
Iberdrola: clean energy rooted in local communities
The energy transition today is not only an environmental challenge but also an opportunity for companies to strengthen their competitiveness and long-term sustainability. For Iberdrola, this shift carries even deeper meaning, thanks to a strong connection to local communities, which is a core part of the company’s mission. Partnering with local stakeholders, enhancing local resources, and building a greener future together are central to Iberdrola’s daily commitment.
In line with this vision, last May the company marked a new milestone by inaugurating its third solar plant in Italy, located in Tarquinia. The move reflects Iberdrola’s dedication to promoting an inclusive and sustainable energy transition.
It was only in 2022 that Iberdrola launched its first solar plant in Italy, a 23 MW facility in Montalto di Castro (Viterbo). The project also led to the discovery of archeological remains of national importance, including a necropolis dating back to the late 7th to mid-6th century BCE from the Etruscan period.
Since then, the company’s mission has remained clear: to make sustainable and ethical investments that not only help Italy move toward energy independence, but also bring new value to local communities.
This same principle has driven the European Union’s push for decarbonization from the very beginning. In the Council of the EU’s recommendations to member states, published in July 2022, a key message was emphasized:
“The transition must be fair and inclusive, putting people first, with particular attention to regions, industries, workers, families, and consumers who face the greatest challenges.”
When managed properly, the green transition can create quality jobs, reduce energy poverty, and contribute to raising incomes while cutting inequality and overall poverty.
It’s a message Iberdrola embraced well before it became EU policy, with the goal of aligning economic value creation with social and environmental progress.
For over two decades, Iberdrola has worked to develop a sustainable energy model that shares the benefits of decarbonization with all stakeholders.
The new solar plant in Tarquinia is a strong example of how clean energy projects can be integrated with local development to create shared value.
The facility includes 50,000 ground-mounted solar modules and delivers a peak capacity of 33 MW, producing approximately 50 GWh of electricity per year. That’s enough to meet the energy needs of 18,000 households while avoiding more than 15,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Designed to supply green energy to Italian industries, the project also includes an olive grove with 1,350 trees already planted. The goal is to care for the land, boost environmental stewardship, and create added economic value for local communities.
Reflecting its deep community connection, the inauguration ceremony welcomed local officials as well as students and teachers from Tarquinia’s elementary schools. These young participants played a symbolic role in planting the final olive trees. The students had already taken part in educational activities through Pianeta Iberdrola, a nationwide program that promotes initiatives integrating clean energy generation, biodiversity conservation, and local development. The initiative supports the energy transition by actively engaging with communities and partnering with institutions, businesses, and citizens.
Projects like the one in Tarquinia are a tangible symbol of a shared commitment: bringing together clean energy generation, environmental protection, local empowerment, and sustainable economic growth.
