History

The electricity industry has played a key role in Italy's economic and social growth.
This means that the history of Enel reflects some of key events in our country’s more recent past, starting with the satisfaction of a primary need – supplying electricity to all parts of the country - and leading up to the new challenges posed by the era of competition and global markets.
This timeline covers the most important events in Enel's history, from its foundation to the present. Select the period of your choice to access the key facts and features.