In November 2023, the first renewable and supportive energy community in Rome was launched, through the installation of a solar system on the roof of the Leonarda Vaccari Institute. This photovoltaic system, with a power of 82.17 kWp, was installed on the building owned by Roma Capitale, thanks to the generous donation of Banco dell'Energia through Edison.

The main objective of this plant is to contribute to the improvement of environmental sustainability through the saving of about 43 tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to planting around 1,438 trees. 

In addition to the positive environmental impacts, from an economic and social point of view, the presence of the solar plant will help to support the Leonarda Vaccari Institute, which has long been committed to the psychophysical rehabilitation of disabled people and their educational and social integration.

The self-production of energy and the consequent reduction of the energy bill will help the institute to devote more resources to its important social mission. In addition, through the “Le Vele” energy community, which also involves the Claudio Abbado Comprehensive Institute, it will be possible to develop various activities with the parties involved as well as give support, in collaboration with the Municipality, to families who are in a situation of energy insecurity.