This time, we deep dive into one of the most crucial infrastructures of our time: data centers.

With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the exploding demand for data storage and processing, data centers are quickly becoming central to the global digital economy. But what exactly are they — and how is Italy positioning itself in this space?

To explore this topic, we’ve brought together experts from across Green Horse Advisory’s multidisciplinary teams:
Celeste Mellone, Partner at Green Horse Legal, to focus on: Regulatory landscape & permitting hurdles
Simonetta Formentini, Director at Green Horse Finance, to focus on: Market dynamics, development trends, and investment opportunities
Massimiliano Livi, Consultant at Green Horse Engineering, to focus on: What is a data center, where should it be built, and what are the technical challenges?

In this episode, we cover:
🔸What is a data center and why does it matter in the digital age
🔸Market status & growth potential in Italy and Europe
🔸Legal and permitting frameworks
🔸Construction challenges and how the industry is responding

At Green Horse, we’re building a 360° approach to this emerging sector — blending legal, technical, and financial expertise to support clients navigating the complex data center ecosystem. 

🎧 Tune in now to get the full picture.

In the latest episode of Energy Nova, we dive deep into one of the most critical aspects of renewable energy development in Italy: the legal and regulatory landscape.

From the much-anticipated Testo Unico FER to the designation of suitable areas, the regulatory framework is evolving—what are the biggest roadblocks in the permitting process?

To shed light on these key topics, Daria Buonfiglio is joined by two exceptional legal experts:
🔸Celeste Mellone, Partner at Green Horse Legal Advisory, who will break down the latest regulatory updates and what’s next as we await the TAR’s ruling on suitable areas decree.
🔸Andrea Sticchi Damiani, Founder at Studio Sticchi Damiani, who will walk us through the the "horizontal silence" as an innovative legal tool available to navigate some of the permitting challenges.

In this episode of our podcast, we explore the intricacies of Energy Release 2.0, a mechanism designed to help energy-intensive industries mitigate the impact of high electricity costs while simultaneously driving the development of new renewable energy plants—primarily photovoltaic.

Our guests, Stefano Cavriani, Founder & Director of EGO Energy, and Dario Gallanti, Founding Partner at Our New Energy, break down the key aspects of the initiative, its potential benefits, and the challenges that lie ahead.

We’re diving back into the world of nuclear energy—but this time, we’re shifting our focus to regulation.In our previous episode, we explored nuclear technology with Erika Magrini, discussing existing and future plants. Today, we tackle the legal framework shaping Italy’s nuclear future.
The MASE has presented a draft bill aiming to establish, by 2027, a Unified Nuclear Code and a National Program to regulate the entire lifecycle of nuclear plants—from construction to decommissioning and waste management. The government envisions a framework based on “sustainable nuclear” principles, with key implementation details to be defined through decrees in the 24 months following the entry into force of the decree.

However, critical questions remain:
🔸 What type of plants will be developed?
🔸 Who will support relevant investments?
🔸 Is a new referendum necessary?
🔸 Who will oversee authorizations?
🔸 Could Italy build nuclear plants abroad? 

To unpack these complexities, we’ve brought in Ivano Saltarelli, Partner at #GreenHorseLegal who helps us navigate the key issues at stake. 

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Minister Pichetto Fratin has recently signed the draft bill framework for nuclear energy in Italy—but which type of nuclear plants will actually be implemented remains uncertain.

In this episode, our colleagues Erika Magrini and Daria Buonfiglio take a deep dive into the fundamentals of nuclear energy, exploring available technologies, plant types, and sizes to understand where Italy might be headed in its nuclear revival.

🔎 Topics discussed:
🔸 Fission vs. fusion – what’s the difference?
🔸 Types of nuclear plants – size, generation, power output
🔸 Are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) already in trouble?
🔸 Fusion energy – the real game-changer?

📅 [Episode recorded on Jan 29th]

As the world races toward net zero, green hydrogen could play a crucial role in replacing fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors, supporting energy storage, and strengthening energy security. But what are the challenges ahead?

Our colleagues Massimiliano Livi, Consultant at #GreenHorseEngineering and Daria Buonfiglio, Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications at #GreenHorseAdvisory, will dive deep into green hydrogen and its role in the energy transition discussing:

🔸What hydrogen is and how it’s produced
🔸Where and how it can be used
🔸The infrastructure challenges for transportation and distribution

Welcome to the debut episode of Energy Nova, the podcast that explores the most pressing topics in renewable energies, groundbreaking technologies, and market trends. In this episode, we delve into the energy transition: its progress, lessons from past transitions, and what still needs to be done better.

We discuss why this transition is critical—not only to decarbonize our economy but also to achieve energy independence in Europe, a continent lacking substantial energy resources like oil and gas. Challenges include its top-down implementation, the urgent need to upgrade infrastructure for renewables, and the increasing energy demand driven by AI and other energy-intensive technologies.

Our guest, Iacopo Magrini, CEO of Green Horse Engineering, provides expert insights into the technical and economic aspects of the transition and what it will take to accelerate change. Hosted by Daria Buonfiglio, Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications at Green Horse Advisory, this episode is packed with reflections and forward-thinking strategies for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

🎧 Tune in now to Energy Nova and join the conversation!