# Palermo electrical grid infrastructure upgrades

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palermo-electrical-grid-infrastructure-upgrades
> Updated: 2026-09-22T08:36:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

E-Distribuzione has announced a 325 million euro investment plan to strengthen the electrical grid in Palermo and its metropolitan area. This initiative follows summer blackouts caused by heatwaves and aims to build a more resilient network capable of handling extreme weather events.

The three-year plan includes the development of new medium-voltage lines and secondary substations. Key projects involve the completion of two primary electrical hubs, Università Palermo and Oreto, which will connect to the 150 kV national transmission network to increase interconnection and flexibility. Additional reinforcements are planned for the historic center, the Mondello area, and several new primary plants in Altavilla Milicia, San Cipirello, and Borgo Vicaretto.

## Claims

- E-Distribuzione is investing more than 6 million euros to upgrade the electrical grid in Poggibonsi. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investments in Poggibonsi are partially funded by PNRR funds. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The project includes the complete restyling and automation of more than 80 secondary electrical cabins. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The works involve the installation of 10 km of underground cables and the reconstruction of 2 km of overhead lines. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Temporary power outages are scheduled for Poggibonsi on Thursday, September 24. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Urgent works were required due to weather damage to a cabin cover. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Poggibonsi electrical grid receives 6 million euro upgrade

E-Distribuzione is investing over 6 million euros, supported by PNRR funds, to upgrade the electrical grid in Poggibonsi, involving cabin automation and new cabling.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poggibonsi-electrical-grid-receives-6-million-euro-upgrade

### 2026-09-16: Palermo electrical grid upgrade: E-Distribuzione announces 325 million euro investment

E-Distribuzione will invest 325 million euros over three years to upgrade Palermo's electrical grid, including two new primary hubs to be completed by year-end to prevent future blackouts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-electrical-grid-upgrade-e-distribuzione-announces-325-million-euro-investment

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