EIB backs Edison with €800M for green energy

The European Investment Bank has signed the first €200 million tranche of a broader €800 million package aimed at boosting Italy’s renewable energy capacity and strengthening Europe’s overall energy security.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) confirmed that the funding will support Edison’s projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and modernization of critical infrastructure, covering up to 75% of total costs under the EU’s REPowerEU objectives. The bank emphasized that the investments are designed to reduce Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels, improve grid resilience, and support long-term sustainable growth.

Edison, one of Italy’s main energy producers and part of the EDF Group, plans to channel the financing into new wind and solar installations, efficiency improvements, and upgrades to existing networks. According to the EIB, strengthening domestic production and modern infrastructure is essential to ensuring energy stability amid fluctuating global markets.