A2A Momentum: how we address the energy transformation

Electrified energy system

Electrification of consumption and by the growth of data centers: the transformation of the energy system

In a time of rapid change and technological innovation, A2A continues to strengthen its role as a key player in the energy sector, committed to contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future for the country.

  • Growth electricity demand
  • Data centers development
  • Infrastructure investments
  • A2A Momentum

Growth electricity demand

Electrification will drive efficiency in final energy consumption

Final energy consumption is gradually decreasing, partly due to improved efficiency, and is evolving towards decarbonisation.

Electrification, driven by the rapid growth of data centers, will boost electricity demand

Final energy consumption in Italy

TWh

Source: Eurostat, Terna, A2A scenario

Reduction drivers
  • Energy efficiency
  • Decarbonisation mix
  • Waste-to-Energy
  • Efficient district heating
Electrification drivers
  • Data center
  • E-mobility
  • Heat pumps
  • Industry electrification

Data centers development

Lombardy is today a strategic hub for data centers

Data centers development is powering Italy’s digital transformation and delivering recoverable heat for district heating 

Data center connection

High-voltage grid connection requests1
GW

~55GW

Total connection requests to the national high-voltage network

Source: Terna; Position paper “Italy of data centers", A2A-TEHA, 2025; AIRU, BNEF
Note:
(1) Data as of August 2025 referring to high-voltage connections; (2) Solar thermal, geothermal, heat pumps, industrial waste, waste-to-energy plants 

Infrastructure investments

Electrification requires infrastructure investments from all market players

Electricity networks

Distribution network upgrades to support electrification and evolving consumption and production patterns

Annual investments in Italy by purpose1

%

>10€B/year

2025-35

Source: Eurelectric - greed for speed, 2024

Notes:
(1) Annual investments required in Italy for distribution networks enabling the energy transition by 2050;
(2) Smart meter installations, targeted resilience and digitalisation and automation
 

Renewables

RES development to decarbonise the energy mix with competitive, sustainable sources

Solar & Wind capacity

GW

Source: Terna; Terna-Snam; PNIEC

Storage

First MACSE1 auction: 10 GWh awarded by 2028 reducing modulation costs and increasing RES competitiveness

Storage capacity2

GW

Source: Terna; Terna-Snam; PNIEC

Note:
(1) Energy Storage Capacity Allocation Mechanism
(2) Excluding existing pumped storage capacity 53 GWh

CCGT1

Renewal of thermoelectric plants to ensure system flexibility and meet new baseload demand from data centers

Combined-cycle plant production in Italy by technology

TWh

Source: A2A Scenario

Note:
(1) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine
(2) Efficiency >60%
(3) Efficiency <55%

A2A Momentum

We have evolved with the changing context: today we are leading the electrification process and accelerating through new developments

Rising electricity demand driven by electrification of consumption and by the growth of data centers calls for tangible results, vision and responsibility.   

The future demands more: more power, more efficiency, more sustainability. At the heart of this transformation lies data. Data centers stand on our territories, and their presence is set to grow.

The investments made in recent years have made us key players in the electrification process.

Today, we are ready to seize our Momentum, to drive the digital and ecological transition with an investment plan aimed at strengthening our position in core businesses and supporting future growth through new development lines.

Strengthening core business

Scope strengthening

National leadership confirmed in key sectors

Productivity

Increased efficiency and cost optimisation

Selectivity and adaptability

Focus on high-return and flexible initiatives

EBITDA

B€

Boost from new developments

Growth

Industrial scale-up and accelerated profitability

New business

Evolution by developing innovative business lines  through our assets

New geographies

Exporting our know-how entering in new geographies