Sanlorenzo is collaborating with Axpo Energy Solutions Italia to establish new photovoltaic plants at its west-coast sites in Ameglia, the nearby superyacht facility at La Spezia as well as Viareggio to the south.

The three plants have a total capacity of 1.5MW, complementing the existing 500kW at the facilities, while Sanlorenzo plans to increase the installed capacity to 3.1MW by the end of this year. The extensive series of sustainability projects is designed to reduce Sanlorenzo’s emissions by over 600 tonnes of CO2 annually.

Headquartered in Ameglia, Sanlorenzo has placed sustainability at the core of its growth strategy and is investing in innovation and collaborations with sustainability pioneers to reduce the environmental impact in every aspect of its operations, from material selection to propulsion systems and manufacturing processes.

Ferruccio Rossi, General Manager and President of Sanlorenzo Superyacht, said: “The installation of photovoltaic plants in Ameglia, La Spezia and Viareggio is a significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey. The transition to renewable energy underscores our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of production activities.

“By harnessing solar energy, we contribute to lowering greenhouse-gas emissions and promoting sustainable energy supply. For Sanlorenzo, this is a strategic investment aligning with the company’s social and environmental responsibility goals, demonstrating a long-term vision oriented towards sustainability.”

Axpo Energy Solutions Italia is an Energy Service Company (ESCo) within the Axpo Group and specialises in the development of energy efficiency, renewable projects and electric mobility.

Marco Garbero, General Manager of Axpo Energy Solutions Italia, said: “Excellence and sustainability are principles that can help businesses appropriately address the challenges of the ecological transition. We believe that the collaboration with Sanlorenzo is a tangible manifestation of this vision, showcasing the potential of the green economy as an opportunity to generate unprecedented synergies between companies in different sectors.

“We are pleased to accompany Sanlorenzo, a Made in Italy brand appreciated worldwide, on its journey towards increasingly integrated sustainability in products and processes, leveraging photovoltaic technology. As AESI, we aim to continue in this direction, promoting the adoption of renewable sources and energy efficiency as drivers for the development of the country’s system.”

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