In 2026, the year of CESI’s 70th anniversary, we continue the story with another key turning point. In 1962, the Fanfani government nationalized Italy’s electricity sector, leading to the creation of Enel — of which CESI became an integral part.
Enel not only relied on CESI’s expertise, but also acquired a majority stake in the company, strengthening CESI’s role as a strategic technical partner for studies, testing, and operational consulting.
In many ways, it was a “second founding”: from pioneering laboratory to a recognized player within the national power sector.