Breaking Barriers in Traditional Sectors: Female Leadership in Energy and Finance
The expression “breaking barriers” stems from the “glass ceiling” metaphor, referring to the invisible obstacles that prevent women, and sometimes other minorities, from advancing to leadership positions within organisations. Beyond its widely understood meaning, what’s most remarkable is that its origin dates back to 1978, when a young Marilyn Loden first used this term at […]
Sustainable Trends in the Renewable Energy Sector
The concept of sustainability has taken root. Good environmental and social practices are increasingly resonating in our reality, and despite the volatility that characterizes the international landscape, awareness of their importance is becoming ever more ingrained. Although progress may be affected by setbacks and fluctuations in the global panorama regarding renewable energy and fossil fuels, […]
Verdian appoints Alfonso Ortal as CEO
Verdian, an independent renewable energy producer under the Clean Energy Fund IV strategy portfolio of Nuveen Infrastructure, has appointed Alfonso Ortal as CEO. This leadership change marks a pivotal milestone in Verdian’s strategic trajectory, enhancing the company’s ability to achieve its long-term objectives, maximise shareholder value, and deliver flexible energy solutions aligned with evolving market […]
Electrification of demand in the European Union: an imperative to achieve decarbonisation
The energy transition in Europe is an inescapable reality with a clear objective: to achieve a zero-emission economy without dependence on fossil fuels. In this challenge, the electrification of energy demand becomes a fundamental pillar. Without a shift towards the predominant use of clean electricity, it will be virtually impossible to meet the climate targets […]
Gessolungo: energy and memory for a sustainable future
Verdian promotes an ambitious and innovative project in the heart of Sicily that combines renewable energy, agricultural redevelopment and cultural enhancement of the area From a late 19th century tragedy to a rebirth project. This is the path we want to characterise the Gessolungo mine, in Caltanissetta, known for the serious accidents that caused the […]
Verdian successfully co-organises the Italian Energy Tech Conference 2024
The Italian Energy Tech Conference 2024, organised by Verdian Power and Green Horse Advisory, made a significant impact on the renewable energy sector in Italy, attracting over a hundred senior executives from the industry and numerous media outlets. The event highlighted the potential for over €7 billion in foreign investments in renewables projected for 2025, […]
NLCOMP WINS THE CLEANTECH STARTUP CONTEST AT THE FIRST ITALIAN ENERGY TECH CONFERENCE
The startup with the best clean energy technology project has been awarded support from Verdian Power and Green Horse Advisory for its development NLcomp, an innovative startup based in Monfalcone (Gorizia), has been announced as the winner of the Cleantech Startup Contest, held during the inaugural edition of the Italian Energy Tech Conference. NLcomp’s project was deemed […]
The Italian Energytech Conference
Milan – November 27th, 2024Hotel Nhow – Via Tortona 35 Milan Join us at the inaugural edition of the Italian EnergyTech Conference, a premier international gathering in Italy dedicated to exploring and debating cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the Italian energy landscape. Organized by Verdian Power, a company that is part of Nuveen, one of the world’s […]
European production of components for renewables, a strategic challenge to be addressed
Europe continues to make steady progress in the transition to renewable energy sources, behind only China in volume, but an absolute leader in regulation and commitment to a more sustainable future. As the world faces the challenges of climate change, European countries are leading the way in implementing innovative solutions to accelerate the energy transition […]
Agrovoltaics, the key balance between the agricultural sector and solar power generation
“If the sun were a day laborer, it wouldn’t rise so early”, croon the protagonists of the acclaimed and award-winning film ‘Alcarràs’ (2022), directed by Carla Simón, which portrays one of the current crossroads faced by many areas of rural Spain,such as the province of Lleida, where the story unfolds: the choice between integrating renewable […]