EDP signs agreement to deploy on site solar and battery storage at Piz Frigo’s facility
EDP, European leader in on-site solutions for businesses, through EDP Energia Italia, has signed a new strategic agreement with Piz Frigo, an Italian company specialized in the manufacturing of product based on corn cob cores, intended for zootechnical applications, to install an on-site solar photovoltaic plant integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the company’s production facility in northern Italy.
Under the agreement, EDP will install a 0.8 MWp photovoltaic plant composed of approximately 1,400 solar panels at Piz Frigo’s industrial site in Ronco all’Adige, in the province of Verona. The system will be capable of generating close to 1 GWh of clean electricity per year and will be complemented by a 0.4 MWh battery storage unit, designed to optimize on-site consumption and enhance flexibility against price volatility and grid constraints. The project is expected to reach commercial operation in the last quarter of 2026.
This agreement with Piz Frigo marks an important milestone for EDP in Italy, adding to the company’s on-site solar projects combined with battery storage for industrial clients, following the partnership announced with IGAT (SIAD Group) in 2025. The deal also highlights growing interest in storage as part of on-site energy solutions.
The project reinforces EDP’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions that help industrial clients navigate today’s highly complex and volatile energy environment.
For energy-intensive sectors such as zootechnical production, where electricity reliability and cost predictability are critical, the combination of on-site solar generation with storage plays a decisive role. By storing excess renewable energy and deploying it when production demand peaks, Piz Frigo will be able to reduce its dependence on the grid, lower operational costs and cut CO₂ emissions by around 270 tons every year, equivalent to the annual absorption capacity of close to 1,700 trees.
With this project, we are entering a new phase for Piz Frigo: photovoltaic, battery storage, and a new electrical infrastructure to increase self‑consumption, operational continuity, and competitiveness. It is a concrete investment that reduces environmental impact and strengthens our energy autonomy, lowering exposure to bill cost volatility, together with EDP.
In parallel, EDP is exploring additional storage technologies in Italy, including renewable‑powered thermal batteries particularly suited to industrial processes with high thermal demand. These solutions can offer a credible alternative to gas, helping reduce energy costs and emissions in sectors where electrification alone is not sufficient under current market conditions.
By combining solar generation, storage, and tailor-made contractual models, EDP aims to position itself as a long-term energy partner for Italian industries, supporting them through current market challenges and towards a more competitive, low-carbon future.
EDP entered the Italian market in 2010 with the establishment of EDP Renewables, focused on the development of utility-scale wind and solar projects, and expanded its footprint in 2019 with the launch of EDP Energia Italia, focused on decentralized solar generation. Currently, EDP Energia Italia has contracted over 170 MWp of distributed solar capacity in Italian corporate consumers.
- What is the total capacity and scale of the project?
EDP will install a 0.8 MWp photovoltaic plant, comprising approximately 1,400 solar panels, complemented by a 0.4 MWh battery storage system.
- How much clean electricity will the system generate each year?
The installation is expected to generate close to 1 GWh of renewable electricity annually.
- When is the project expected to become operational?
The system is expected to reach commercial operation in the last quarter of 2026.
- Where will the installation be located?
The system will be installed at Piz Frigo’s production facility in Ronco all’Adige, in the province of Verona, northern Italy.
- What are the main benefits for Piz Frigo?
By combining on-site solar generation with storage, the company will reduce its dependence on the grid, lower energy costs, and improve operational flexibility, while avoiding around 270 tons of CO₂ emissions per year.
- Why is storage relevant in this type of project?
Storage enables companies to store excess renewable energy and use it when demand peaks or prices are higher, improving self-consumption and reducing exposure to price volatility.
- What experience does EDP have in the Italian market?
EDP has been active in Italy since 2010 and, through EDP Energia Italia, has contracted over 170 MWp of distributed solar capacity for corporate clients.
- Is this project part of a broader strategy?
Yes, the project reflects EDP’s strategy to deliver integrated on-site energy solutions across Europe, combining solar and storage to support industrial clients in their decarbonization and energy transition.