A project supported by Italy’s GSE brings solar energy to the rooftops of the historic Cirò Marina winery, paving the way towards greater energy self-sufficiency
November 9, 2026 (Cirò Marina, IT) — A new photovoltaic system is taking shape on the rooftops of the Librandi winery, marking another important milestone in the Calabrian company’s journey toward greater energy independence. For Librandi, sustainability is a path built on concrete choices and continuous investment. After strengthening its commitment in recent years through Equalitas certification, the annual publication of its Sustainability Report, and numerous projects dedicated to biodiversity protection and production efficiency, the historic Calabrian winery is now taking a further step forward with the expansion of its photovoltaic park.
The new system, installed on the roofs of the winery’s production buildings in Contrada San Gennaro, Cirò Marina, represents a strategic investment that will significantly increase the company’s renewable energy production. Once fully operational, it will generate approximately 550,000 kWh per year, with all the energy destined for the winery’s own consumption, reducing dependence on the national power grid during periods of peak production activity.
“In recent years, the path we have undertaken with Equalitas has helped us measure our impact with greater awareness and define increasingly tangible goals,” comments Raffaele Librandi, co-owner of the company together with his brother Paolo and cousins Teresa and Francesco. “The expansion of the photovoltaic park is another key element of this strategy. It is not an isolated initiative, but part of a long-term vision aimed at progressively reducing emissions and increasing our energy autonomy, while continuing to produce wine with full respect for the territory that hosts us.”
The project, designed by engineer Raffaele Mesoraca of ISS Engineering in Crotone and implemented by V&M Immobiliare, has been supported by the Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) through the Parco Agrisolare programme, funded by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). It involves the installation of 805 photovoltaic modules distributed across eight generators, with a total capacity of 442.75 kW and covering more than 2,100 square metres of rooftop surface. The project will enable a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, making a concrete contribution to the environmental objectives the company has established as part of its sustainability strategy.
“The system allows us to meet a large share of the winery’s energy needs through self-generated power,” says Raffaele Librandi. “It is an investment that reduces operating costs while also helping us achieve the sustainability goals we have set for ourselves.” The installation has been carried out on the company’s existing buildings used for the vinification and ageing of Librandi wines.
This investment confirms an approach that Librandi has pursued for many years and that involves the entire production chain, from Carbon and Water Footprint monitoring to biodiversity projects, circular economy initiatives and the responsible management of natural resources. A journey that looks to the future of Calabrian viticulture through innovation, research and responsibility.
About Librandi
For three generations, the Librandi family has been a leading presence in Calabrian viticulture. The family’s estates cover a total of approximately 350 hectares, of which 232 are planted with vines, 80 dedicated to olive groves and the remainder to woodland. The six Librandi estates are Rosaneti, the beating heart of the company, Arcidiaconato, Ponta, Pittaffo, San Biase and Brisi. Here, the work is focused primarily on the area’s indigenous grape varieties.
The company has always been entirely family run. Led until 2012 by the founding brothers Antonio and Nicodemo Librandi, it is today managed by Raffaele, Paolo, Francesco and Teresa Librandi.
