CESI Featured in La Repubblica on COP29

A recent article in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica highlighted CESI’s pivotal role in designing and testing the energy grids of the future. “Every day, we design and test networks that connect worlds. Tomorrow’s energy is interconnected and sustainable, and we’re proud to drive this transformation,” said CESI CEO Nicola Melchiotti. He underscored CESI’s mission to create resilient, adaptable energy systems capable of integrating diverse sources and meeting climate challenges.

This mission aligns with the ongoing COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, where CESI is participating in a high-level roundtable alongside European ministers, EU officials, and financial institutions like the EBRD and EIB. CESI has been selected by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary to lead studies for a “Green Energy Corridor” connecting renewable-rich Caspian regions with Europe, supporting both energy needs and decarbonization.

The Green Energy Corridor aims to transport wind, solar, and green hydrogen from Azerbaijan to Romania, crossing the Caucasus and Black Sea. “Energy corridors are not only a technical opportunity but a chance to build lasting ties between regions,” noted Melchiotti.

Additionally, the article emphasizes Italy’s role as an energy hub linking North Africa to Europe due to its geographic and technological position. Projects like the Elmed HVDC corridor, connecting Tunisia and Italy and set for completion by 2028 with CESI’s support, underscore CESI’s leadership. In East Africa, CESI oversees the Ethiopia-Kenya interconnection; in West and Central Africa, it collaborates with WAPP; in Southern Africa, it partners with SAPP on a Mozambique-Zambia link. In the Baltics, CESI is involved in HVDC projects like Harmony Link and planned connections between Latvia and Sweden.

Through these initiatives, CESI is at the forefront of creating sustainable, interconnected energy infrastructure worldwide. For the full article, please visit the following link: Melchiotti (ad di Cesi): “Mondi connessi dai corridoi green” – la Repubblica