# Sicily power grid upgrades after heatwave

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sicily-power-grid-upgrades-after-heatwave
> Updated: 2026-08-02T08:51:08.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 an extreme heat wave hit Palermo, causing thousands to lose power for more than a day. Mayor Roberto Lagalla blamed the outages on an aging grid and formally asked Enel to strengthen the network to cope with rising summer temperatures.

Following a parliamentary inquiry by the Five Star Movement that highlighted the blackouts and related water‑service disruptions, Enel announced its first investment to modernise Sicily’s distribution system, concentrating on the Siracusa province. M5S deputy Filippo Scerra and local party referent Giuseppe Mirabella welcomed the funding as a positive signal but stressed it must be the first step of a broader, rapid upgrade programme. They said they will monitor implementation, demand concrete timelines and, if necessary, bring the issue back before Parliament to ensure a modern, reliable grid capable of meeting climatic challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Enel Announces First Investment to Upgrade Sicily’s Power Grid in Siracusa

Enel's initial funding to boost Sicily's electricity distribution, praised by M5S leaders who urge faster, comprehensive upgrades after recent blackouts.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enel-launches-first-investment-to-upgrade-sicilys-power-distribution

### 2026-07-23: Palermo mayor calls on Enel to upgrade grid after heat‑wave blackouts

Palermo’s heat‑wave blackouts lasting over a day prompted Mayor Roberto Lagalla to request Enel upgrade the city’s power grid for greater resilience.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-mayor-calls-on-enel-to-upgrade-grid-after-heatwave-blackouts

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