The Enabling Electricity Programme: Enel Vision and the Role of Enel Foundation

Abstract

This chapter is devoted to showcase the experience and the knowledge of a global utility and its research foundation and how it can contribute to the development and implementation of cooperation strategies and projects in the energy field, fostering energy access and the economic and living standards of the disadvantaged people around the world. In 1962 Enel came into being in Italy with the aim of completing the electrification of the country, equipping it with leading-edge infrastructure and bringing electricity wherever it was needed. Today, more than 50 years later, Enel is renewing its mission and its commitment to the benefit of global communities and future generations. Creating value for business may be considered sustainable and long-lasting when it also contributes to adding value for the people and the environment. Enel operates all along the entire electricity value chain in four countries with over 74,000 employees and supplies energy to over 61 million customers every day. It oversees the generation of 98 GW of net installed capacity and distributes electricity and gas through a network spanning around 1.9 million kms. Thanks to a technologically and geographically balanced production mix, over 42 % of power produced by Enel in 2012 was at zero emission. Sustainability has become part of the company’s strategy as it is recognized having a direct impact on competitiveness and long-term value creation.