A2A to invest 12 million in 2025, mainly in the Acerra waste-to-energy plant

It is precisely the sites in Acerra and Caivano that are home to the Urban Beekeeping project, which uses beehives for environmental biomonitoring through the analysis of bees, honey and pollen. The project was the subject of a study published in *Animals* in 2024, and in 2026 the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production at the University of Naples Federico II launched, with financial support from A2A, a new research programme on the use of *Apis mellifera*.

In terms of renewables, in 2025 the Group’s wind and solar power plants in Campania generated a total of 22 GWh, of which 16 GWh came from wind power and 6 GWh from solar power. In Bisaccia (Avellino), the authorisation process for a new 48 MW BESS storage system has also been completed; this will contribute to the flexibility of the local electricity system and the integration of renewable energy sources.

A2A’s commitment also extends to the digital transition of cities. In Naples, the group has supported ABC Napoli, the municipal water service operator, in setting up an infrastructure for the collection of consumption data: over 145,000 water meters were enabled for remote reading by 2025 and tested in the first half of 2026, with monthly readings reaching up to 92 per cent in various neighbourhoods.

During the 2025–2026 academic year, over 36,000 pupils and teachers in Campania took part in educational projects, including ‘Futuro in Circolo – In Movimento per la Biodiversità’, visits to the Acerra waste-to-energy plant, and the ‘Formazione Scuola Lavoro’ training programmes. This commitment is complemented by the project developed by A2A in partnership with Generation Italy to promote the employability of young people in the area north of Naples: 150 young people classified as NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) have been trained or are currently undergoing training through seven vocational courses, totalling approximately 1,300 hours of training.

Support for the most vulnerable communities is crucial. In 2025, Banco dell’energia allocated around 500,000 euros to support over 900 vulnerable households and five women’s refuges in Campania, providing assistance with utility bills, energy-saving education programmes and the replacement of inefficient household appliances. Two Renewable and Solidarity Energy Communities have been established: one in the Barra district (Naples) and one at the Youth Centre in S. Giuseppe Vesuviano (NA).