Stellantis ramps up renewable power in Europe as Italian union urges EU energy fund

CISL leader Daniela Fumarola warned that soaring energy bills are hurting families and businesses in Italy, and called for a long‑term European strategy, including the creation of an EU fund to manage joint energy purchases and support the transition to a balanced mix of renewables, nuclear and other sources.

Stellantis said that renewable electricity now supplies 68 % of the power used at its European factories. The group aims to raise on‑site self‑consumption to 31 % by 2026, with some sites reaching up to 80 %. Solar installations at 27 sites total more than 500 MW, complemented by on‑site wind, battery storage and geothermal projects. The rollout is expected to avoid over 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year and improve energy autonomy and industrial competitiveness.