Alperia, producer of clean energy
Alperia has been producing renewable energy for 120 years, having built the first hydroelectric power station in South Tyrol. Today, the company operates 35 such installations and its growth is focused on the energy transition, with a range of solutions such as the production and distribution of renewable energy, district heating, the sale of electricity and green gases, e-mobility and also energy efficiency based on artificial intelligence.
Today, Alperia owns 35 hydroelectric plants, 7 district heating plants and 7 photovoltaic plants. In 2023, the company produced 4.6 terawatt hours of energy, 93% of which came from renewable sources. Its electricity distribution network extends over 9,348 km and provides 248 gigawatt hours of district heating. 423,429 individual, business and government customers trust Alperia.
The green company continues to create value for regions and local communities by combining its industrial objectives with the socio-economic development of the geographical areas where it operates. It contributes to the energy transition by managing its activities with respect for the ecosystem, people and resources.
In Italy, Alperia is the:
biggest renewable energy producer
biggest hydroelectricity producer
Support from BNP Paribas
Thanks to the expertise and commitment of BNL BNP Paribas, Alperia launched its first sustainable development plan in 2016 and issued its first green bond using a private placement. Sustainable finance is an integral part of the growth strategy adopted by Alperia, which has committed to investing €1.7 billion in commercial and industrial activities supporting the energy transition by 2031.
The company therefore needed a financial partner sharing the same values. Thanks to its leadership in sustainable finance, coupled with an ability to provide solutions linked to ESG criteria, the BNP Paribas Group was an obvious choice.
Since its creation, BNL BNP Paribas has supported Alperia's growth by providing a global banking service in Italy and internationally, enabling it, for example, to finance new hydroelectric plants, issue green bonds, provide and deploy e-mobility solutions, etc.