What Heliopolis does

Heliopolis S.p.A. is an Italian smart sustainable infrastructure company that designs, develops, and manages three integrated business lines: utility-scale renewable energy plants (photovoltaic, wind, and BESS totaling 2.4 GW of developed capacity), energy efficiency services managing approximately 80 GWh (delivering outcomes such as €4.5 million annual savings for ISS World Milano and energy contracts with APSS Bolzano hospitals), and urban regeneration of abandoned sites covering more than 260,000 sqm (including the award-winning ex-Marangoni project in Rovereto and Manifattura Tabacchi in Verona). The company also operates off-grid minigrid solutions in Mozambique, where it has installed 1,554 systems serving around 50,000 people in partnership with FUNAE. Its technology stack includes proprietary agrivoltaic architectures, a digital Energy Manager monitoring platform, and an integrated CISM service methodology (Engineering, Management, Global Service), supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, UNI CEI 11352, and SA8000 certifications.

Heliopolis operates as an enterprise B2B contractor targeting municipalities, government health authorities, utilities, and large commercial/industrial clients. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based contracts (urban regeneration co-investment, EPC for renewable plants, energy efficiency retrofits) and recurring managed services (plant O&M, energy management). Distribution is direct via field sales, public tenders, and competitive bidding; the company is subject to the direction and coordination of parent Innova15 S.r.l. and is expanding internationally through wholly-owned subsidiaries HeliopolisRO Energy&Engineering Srl (Romania) and Moçitaly Lda (Mozambique), plus a joint urban regeneration brand Supernova created with partner Museum in February 2022.

The customer base is dominated by the public sector and large institutional clients, including Comune di Verona, Comune di Pavia, APSS Bolzano, FUNAE (Mozambique), and ISS World Milano, with additional strategic and financial partners such as Alerion Clean Power, Iren, A2A, CMB, Collini, Canadian Solar, Fri-El Green Power, Banca Finint, Cassa Centrale Banca, Comune di Trento, Provincia Autonoma di Trento, ANAS, LIDL, and MD. Headquartered in Milan with an operating HQ in Trento, Heliopolis has a paid-in share capital of €2,000,000 and a reported workforce of 11–50 employees.

Name

Heliopolis

Legal name

Heliopolis S.p.A.

Website

https://heliopolis.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heliopolis S.p.A. is an Italian sustainable infrastructure company that designs, develops, and manages utility-scale renewable energy plants (2.4 GW), energy efficiency services (80 GWh under management), and urban regeneration projects (260,000+ sqm) for municipalities, utilities, government entities, and large institutional clients across Italy, Romania, and Mozambique.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Industrial Facilities Construction (Solar, Wind, Storage) (IMAFADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management (EUAEAMAA), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Resilience & Backup Power Solutions (Critical Facilities, Islanding) (EUAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Renewable energy development
• Urban regeneration services
• Energy efficiency solutions
• Photovoltaic plant engineering
• Sustainable infrastructure projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Urban Regeneration Projects: Development and execution of large-scale urban regeneration and infrastructure projects, including co-investment models with public and private partners
2. Renewable Energy Plant Development: Co-investment, engineering, procurement, and project management for photovoltaic, wind, hydro-electric and biomass plants. Includes development, authorization procedures, commissioning and energy production
3. Energy Management Services: Plant management and maintenance, energy efficiency services, supply of related services for complex energy-intensive facilities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heliopolis develops, engineers, procures, and manages large-scale renewable energy plants (photovoltaic 500 MW, wind 200 MW, BESS — 2.4 GW total), delivers energy efficiency solutions (80 GWh under management) including digital energy management platforms, and executes urban regeneration projects (260,000+ sqm) combining smart-city principles with sustainability. The company also deploys off-grid minigrid systems for rural electrification in developing markets, notably Mozambique.

Product overview

Heliopolis S.p.A. is a smart sustainable solutions company operating three core business lines: (1) Engineering & Renewable Energy Plants (2.4 GW total capacity covering photovoltaic, wind, and BESS), (2) Energy Efficiency (80 GWh under management), and (3) Urban Regeneration (260,000+ sqm in development). The company operates through subsidiaries including Supernova (urban regeneration and real estate, with Regeneration, Development, Agency, and Management divisions) and Eletta (smart building solutions including CasaTOP). Additional offerings include agrivoltaic solutions and off-grid minigrid systems for rural electrification. The company employs a CISM methodology (Engineering > Management > Global Service) across all project types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Supernova: Urban regeneration and real estate brand established by Heliopolis and Museum in February 2022, operating through Supernova Regeneration, Supernova Development, Supernova Agency, and Supernova Management subsidiaries.
• Eletta

Products and services

• Engineering & Renewable Energy Plants Large-scale renewable energy plant engineering, development, co-investment, EPC, authorization, commissioning, and ongoing plant management for photovoltaic, wind, hydro-electric, and biomass plants; 2.4 GW total capacity developed (500 MW PV, 200 MW wind, plus BESS). Built for utilities, energy producers, and institutional investors.
• Energy Efficiency Services Energy management, plant management and maintenance, and energy efficiency solutions combining co-investment with high-tech engineering for complex energy-intensive facilities; 80 GWh under management. Targets large industrial, commercial, and healthcare facilities seeking consumption reduction, cost savings, and emission control.
• Urban Regeneration Projects Redevelopment of abandoned urban areas into mixed-use districts aligned with smart-city and sustainability principles; aligns citizen, institutional, and financial stakeholders. Over 260,000 sqm under development for municipalities and local governments.
• Minigrid Off-Grid Solutions Off-grid renewable energy systems for rural electrification in developing markets, comprising 1,150 kW of generation capacity and 6 MWh of battery storage deployed through 1,554 installed energy production systems. Designed for government energy authorities and rural communities without grid access.
• Eletta CasaTOP Smart building formula offering intelligent building management and energy-efficient upgrade solutions; positioned within Eletta's building redevelopment offering for owners of multi-unit residential and commercial properties.
• Supernova (Urban Regeneration and Real Estate Brand) Dedicated urban regeneration and real estate brand that operates four service lines: Supernova Regeneration (planning and redevelopment), Supernova Development (real estate development), Supernova Agency (intermediation), and Supernova Management (property management). Targets municipalities, investors, and occupiers in large mixed-use regeneration projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.4 GW total renewable energy capacity developed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SupernovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Museum to form Supernova, operating in urban regeneration and real estate through multiple subsidiary companies (Supernova Regeneration, Supernova Development, Supernova Agency, Supernova Management)
• Alerion Clean PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of 200 MW solar power plant in Romania; Alerion acquired three new photovoltaic installations in Romania through PV Project RO
• CMBminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - likely construction/building partner
• ColliniminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - construction/engineering partner
• Fri-El Green PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - renewable energy developer
• IrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - Italian multi-utility company
• A2AminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - Italian energy and environment group
• FUNAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for minigrid development in Mozambique - government energy entity
• ANASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner logo displayed on website - Italian national roads entity
• Comune di TrentominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - local municipality
• Provincia Autonoma di TrentominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - provincial government
• LIDLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website - retailer with sustainability initiatives
• MDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner logo displayed on website - MD Discount supermarket chain with store in Marangoni area

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Iren Group: Italian multi-utility active in electricity generation (including renewables), distribution, district heating, and environmental services. Overlaps with Heliopolis on renewable development and energy efficiency services, and is an existing listed partner; serves as a broad incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Enel Green Power: Global renewable energy arm of Enel Group and one of the world's largest wind, solar, and hydro developers. Operates broadly across the same geographies and technologies as Heliopolis (PV, wind, storage) but at vastly greater scale and as part of a vertically integrated utility group.
• A2A: Italian multi-utility with generation (including renewables and waste-to-energy), heat networks, and integrated energy services. Comparable on the Italian energy infrastructure and urban services side, and an existing partner of Heliopolis, but operates as a diversified incumbent rather than a developer-focused firm.
• Engie Italia: Italian arm of global energy and services group Engie, active in renewable generation, energy efficiency, and urban infrastructure. Comparable on the integrated renewable-plus-energy-services proposition Heliopolis sells to municipalities and large energy users, but with significantly larger scale and balance sheet.

Direct peers

• Alerion Clean Power: Italian wind and solar IPP with development, construction, and operation of utility-scale plants. Direct peer on renewables technology and Italian/European footprint, and an existing co-development partner of Heliopolis on the 200 MW Romanian PV JV.
• EF Solare Italia: Italy's largest solar PV operator, owning and operating utility-scale and distributed solar assets. Comparable in PV technology focus and Italian market presence, though larger and more asset-heavy than Heliopolis' developer/EPC model.
• Falck Renewables (now Renantis): Italian-headquartered renewable energy developer and operator with utility-scale wind, solar, and storage across Europe. Closely comparable to Heliopolis on geography, technology mix (PV, wind, BESS), and project-development-led business model, though materially larger and publicly listed.
• CVA Energie: Italian renewable energy operator owned by the Valle d'Aosta region, active in hydroelectric, wind, and solar generation. Comparable on renewable technology mix and Italian regional utility positioning, with similar focus on integrated plant development and energy services.
• TerniEnergia: Italian-listed group active in renewable energy plant development (PV, wind, biomass), energy efficiency, and environmental services. Closely comparable business mix to Heliopolis across renewable EPC, energy efficiency, and circular-economy activities.
• Fri-El Green Power: Italian renewable energy developer focused on wind, biomass, and solar plants. Comparable Italian independent power producer and existing partner of Heliopolis, sharing a similar mid-sized, family-controlled profile and focus on Italian/European renewable development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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