1993-1998: development and innovation

1993: E7 summit - In May, the E7 summit takes place in Florence, thus bringing together the seven largest global power companies, among which Enel. The meeting aims to develop common strategies to ensure the most rational use of electricity, improve the production and distribution system, minimizing the environmental impact.

1994: new plants from renewables - In 1994 and 1995 new plants from renewable sources are opened: a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant, the largest in operation in the world, is realised in Serre Persano. In Upper Nurra the 1 MW Gamma 60 wind turbine is put into operation, whilst two wind power plants are put into operation in Frosolone and Collarmele.

1996: the 1050 kV project in Suvereto - Under the program for developing innovative power, Enel comples a high voltage pilot line trunk (1050 kV) about 3 kms long, in the Suvereto (Livorno)experimental area. This achievement marks a technological achievement of great importance even for national manufacturers which, on the basis of this experience, may qualify on the international high tension markets.

1998: Wind third national mobile operator - At the end of June, Wind, the telecommunications company owned by Enel, France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom, wins the race for the mobile phone license, thus becoming the third national operator. In July 2000, with the exit of Deutsche Telekom, the shareholding is divided between Enel and France Telecom.