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THE NATIONALIZATION OF ITALY’S ELECTRICITY SECTOR

THE NATIONALIZATION OF ITALY’S ELECTRICITY SECTOR
11 . Mar . 2026

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.

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