Energy from renewable sources
In recent years, the Group has embarked on a journey to use increasing amounts of energy from renewable sources, aware of the importance that these resources will have in a net zero world, towards which the company is directing its activities.
In particular, Snam has launched energy efficiency programmes and measures that include the installation of photovoltaic systems, high-efficiency heat generators, the commissioning of trigeneration plants and the installation of LED lighting systems.
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Type |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
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(no.) |
Total power (kW) |
Energy produced (MWh) |
(no.) |
Total power (kW) |
Energy produced (MWh) |
(no.) |
Total power (kW) |
Energy produced (MWh) |
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Wind generators |
1 |
1.7 |
1,128 |
1 |
1.7 |
829 |
1 (*) |
1.7 |
22,125 |
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Photovoltaic systems |
1,534 |
1,053 |
1,793 |
1,127 |
2,355 (*) |
1,198 |
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Cogeneration plants |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 (**) |
3,922 |
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Total |
1,535 |
1,054 |
1,794 |
1,129 |
2,360 |
5,122 |
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Green electricity /
Electricity consumption (%)
In 2020, the Group recorded a significant increase in the number of plants for the production of renewable energy, which reached 2,360 units (+32% compared to 2019), and in the total installed capacity, which rose from 1,129 kW to 5,122 kW, a good 3,993 kW more than in 2019, mainly due to cogeneration plants (+3,922 MW) and the installation of new back-up plants on the gas transport network (increase in monitored plants and replacement of obsolete models).
Snam’s commitment and investments in this area have resulted in the achievement of the target set for 2020 for the annual production of electricity from photovoltaic plants: a target of 860 MWh, largely exceeded by the year’s production of 872 MWh. This target was also included in the ESG Scorecard, confirming the commitment for the three-year period 2021-2023. Regarding the improvement of energy efficiency in buildings, the work was delayed due to the rescheduling of activities due to Covid-19: the activities carried out during the year resulted in a saving of 15,000 m3 of gas and 65 MWh, compared to the expected 75,000 m3 and 210 MWh.
In addition to the production of renewable energy, Snam has also increased its purchase of renewable energy, from 37% of total green electricity consumption in 2018 to 44% in 2019 and 49% in 2020.