Our history

    VIRIDIS ENERGIA was founded in 2010 for initiating an important industrial development project in the renewable energy sector..

    FOUNDATION

    Viridis Energia S.r.l. is founded in June 2010 as a joint venture between Echidna S.p.A. and La.Gì. Energia 2006 S.r.l., with the ambitious aim of becoming a leading player in the renewable energy sector.

    Jun 2010

    CONNECTION OF THE ROVIGO PLANT

    On 23 November 2010, the photovoltaic plant based in Rovigo is linked to the national power grid; with an installed power of roughly 70.5 MWp, the plant is currently Italy's largest photovoltaic facility. Viridis becomes a minority shareholder, together with First Reserve, Partners Group and Sunedison.

    Nov 2010

    COMPLETION OF THE FIRST 5 PV PLANTS TOTALLING 5.0 MWP

    Siemens S.p.A. completes the first stage of the project as EPC contractor, consisting of 5 plants totalling 5.0 MWp.

    Dec 2010

    CONNECTION OF A FURTHER 7 PV PLANTS TOTALLING 14* MWP

    Siemens S.p.A. completes the second stage of the project as EPC contractor, consisting of 7 plants totalling 14.0 MWp.

    Apr 2011

    CONNECTION OF A FURTHER 3 PV PLANTS TOTALLING 3.0 MWP

    Siemens S.p.A. completes the third stage of the project as EPC contractor, consisting of 3 plants totalling 3.0 MWp.

    Jun 2011

    START OF THE BIOENERGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

    An important development plan focusing on the bioenergy cell sector, particularly agricultural biogas, gets under way.

    Jul 2011

    PRESENTATION OF THE FIRST VBIO PROJECT

    The first project for setting up an agricultural biogas plant is deposited at the relevant bodies.

    Oct 2011

    AUTHORISATION OF THE FIRST TWO BIOGAS PLANTS

    The first two biogas plants, VBIO 1 and VBIO 2, are authorised with an Integrated Environmental Permit.

    Jun 2012

    COMMISSIONING OF THE BIOGAS PLANTS

    The first two biogas plants, VBIO 1 and VBIO 2, are successfully completed and commissioned.

    Dec 2012

    VIRIDIS INTERNATIONAL IS FOUNDED

    Viridis International, a company specialising in the development of important international projects in the renewable energy sector, is founded.

    Feb 2014

    ENTRY INTO THE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SECONDARY MARKET

    The so-called 'Incentive-Deferring Decree' (Spalma Incentivi) creates a discontinuity in the sector, driving photovoltaic energy operators to merge: Viridis initiates an ambitious acquisition plan on the secondary market.

    Sep 2014