To combat climate change and make our energy system truly sustainable, we need to move away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. The energy transition, in fact, is the only way to drastically reduce emissions of CO2and other polluting gases and guarantee a stable and secure energy supply for future generations.
For over 120 years, our history has been closely linked to the production of hydroelectric energy, a renewable resource that we exploit thanks to the wealth of water and the mountainous conformation of our territory. In the heart of the Alps, the Tel hydroelectric power plant, inaugurated in 1898, marked our first step towards the production of green energy.
Diversifying to Grow
Today, we continue to produce 100% green and certified energy, with an ever-increasing focus on the future. We are expanding our production with new renewable sources. We are leveraging solar power, wind power and other advanced technologies to create a more responsible, resilient and, above all, sustainable energy system for all.
100% Green Certified Energy
We guarantee that all the energy we produce comes from renewable sources, thanks to a certification system that attests to its origin. In Italy, we use Guarantee of Origin (GO) electronic certificates, issued by the ESM (Energy Services Manager), to ensure that our energy comes exclusively from plants powered by renewable sources. You can find out more about our commitments and projects in our online magazine.
Hydroelectric
Alperia, with its 35 hydroelectric power plants distributed across South Tyrol, is one of the main producers of clean energy in Italy, with no CO2emissions.
With an installed capacity of 1,300 MW, we are able to produce approximately 4,000 GWh of energy annually.
Hydroelectric energy is one of the fundamental pillars for the future of our society, thanks to its low environmental impact and high efficiency.
Wind
Alperia has created, together with Alerion Clean Power SpA, one of the main Italian operators in the wind energy sector, a joint venture dedicated to the development and management of a portfolio of wind farms in Puglia. The project foresees a total capacity of approximately 120 MW, of which 62 MW are already operational and 58 MW are under construction.
This operation led to the creation of a new company, Alperion, through which Alperia officially entered the wind energy sector, thereby expanding its presence in the renewable energy landscape.
District heating
100% eco-friendly water and heating for greener cities
We manage 7 district heating plants in South Tyrol, in Bolzano, Merano, Verano, Sesto, Chiusa and Lazfons, in addition to the one in Silandro under management. These systems serve a total of 2,184 users, providing heating and hot water to thousands of families.
To produce thermal energy, we mainly use local biomass, contributing to the sustainable management of our territory's forest resources, as well as natural gas and waste heat from industrial processes and the urban waste incinerator in Bolzano.
Green hydrogen
The future of sustainable mobility
Alperia is actively involved in the development of plants for the production and storage of green hydrogen. As a major partner of the Institute for Technological Innovation (IIT), it supports the Hydrogen Centre in Bolzano, which hosts a green hydrogen production plant and the first public refuelling station in Italy.
Green hydrogen, produced through renewable energy, is a sustainable solution for mobility because it does not emit CO2 (unlike "grey" hydrogen derived from fossil fuels). It is establishing itself as a key energy vector for the storage of renewable energy.
Photovoltaic
With Alperia MyHome we offer turnkey photovoltaic systems. Thanks to the installed solar panels, customers can independently produce green electricity and meet their energy demands.
For systems greater than 200 kWp, Alperia, as a certified Energy Service Company (ESCo), supports the investment, allowing the customer to pay for the kWh produced at a discounted rate compared to the market price.
What we do
Our commitment, told through numbers
A commitment to the planet
Every step we take is designed to build a greener, safer and more responsible future. Renewable energy is not only our mission, but also our passion. Because we firmly believe that taking care of the planet is the greatest resource we can leave to future generations.