Founded in 1962, Enel’s mission was to produce, transport, distribute and sell power to all of Italy. The company later began acquiring a diverse portfolio of generation facilities, including wind, solar and geothermal projects. Enel has since become Italy’s largest power company and Europe’s second-largest utility, with approximately 95,000 MW of generating capacity and subsidiaries such as EGP-NA and EGP. An integrated player that produces, distributes and sells electricity and gas to more than 61 million customers, Enel has a presence in 40 countries over four continents.
Enel has also contributed to Italy’s reputation as a world leader in geothermal electricity. Italy’s geothermal industry began more than 100 years ago in the Tuscan town of Larderello when five light bulbs were lit by power generated from underground steam. In 1911, that site became home to the world’s first geothermal plant. The company now manages 31 geothermal plants in Tuscany, as well as facilities in the U.S.
Throughout its long history, Enel has been dedicated to maintaining rigorous safety standards at its generation facilities, putting safety first for employees and the community.
