• The industrial partnership with GETEC recovers the heat produced by a data centre for the first time in Italy  
• Reduction in natural gas consumption and carbon dioxide makes the Lombard city more efficient and sustainable
• The thermal energy generated by the data centre is captured and redirected through the use of heat exchangers and pumps

Rozzano, Italy, 27 February, 2025 – The first renewable energy project that recovers the heat generated by the TIM Group’s data centre, to allocate it to the district heating of over 5,000 homes in the ALER district, is already operational in Rozzano.

The initiative results from the partnership between TIM Enterprise and GETEC - a leading company in Europe for energy efficiency and renewable energy services - through its subsidiary Atmos, which provides the heat distribution service to the citizens of the Lombard municipality.

In particular, the project makes it possible to recover the heat produced by the Rozzano data centre - one of the most important in Italy - integrating it into the district heating network of the Lombard city, with a reduction in natural gas consumption and carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, thus making the Lombard city more efficient and sustainable. In fact, it is estimated that the emission of 3,500 tons of CO₂ will be avoided with an environmental benefit equal to the contribution of about 17,500 trees planted.

The thermal energy generated by the TIM Enterprise Data Centre is captured and redirected through the use of heat exchangers and pumps, as heated water to GETEC’s local district heating network, which reaches the buildings served through a system of underground pipes. The heat distributed along the network is then supplied to residents for heating and the production of domestic hot water.

“Rozzano is the first municipality in Italy to use an innovative energy source for district heating,” said Maria Laura Guido, Deputy Mayor of Rozzano. “An important step that reflects the administration’s commitment to an increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly city. Using heat that would otherwise be lost is a useful and responsible choice. With this initiative, Rozzano is one of the municipalities that adopts technologies capable of reducing CO₂ emissions and bringing concrete benefits to the community.”

“This project represents a virtuous example of the use of alternative and sustainable energy sources generated by our data centres and transformed for the benefit of the citizens,” said Elio Schiavo, TIM’s Chief Enterprise and Innovative Solutions Officer. “A milestone achieved first in Italy, thanks to the collaboration with GETEC and the Municipality of Rozzano, which testifies how TIM Enterprise is able to guarantee sustainable growth, making the operation of our plants even more efficient also from the energy consumption point of view. In addition to enabling connections and technologies that are crucial for the digital development of the country, we want to offer eco-sustainable solutions, in tune with the needs of local administrations and in line with our idea of smart land, a model of an evolved and safe city.”

“The partnership between us and TIM is a concrete step in the energy transition of our cities,” said Giovanni Pontrelli, CEO, GETEC Italy. “The initiative, concretely unique in its kind, confirms our commitment to industrial development in Italy, promoting innovative and tailor-made solutions that accelerate decarbonisation with more efficient energy models. GETEC Group’s investments aim to create advanced infrastructure, with benefits for the environment and local communities.”

The partnership also provides for the adoption of solutions that make it possible to guarantee greater flexibility in thermal and cooling production for both TIM Enterprise plants and the Rozzano district heating network. Through the use of innovative digital technologies, it is therefore possible to optimise the operation of the plants, improving operational efficiency and allowing a more dynamic management that can be adapted to changes in energy demand. This approach allows precise and real-time control of energy resources, maximising performance, further reducing waste and therefore increasing benefits for citizens.

With an area of approximately 90,000 square meters, the Rozzano site is part of TIM Enterprise’s Data Centre infrastructure network - the largest in Italy - with 16 existing data centres located throughout the country, to which a new state-of-the-art plant under construction near Rome will be added by the end of 2026. This addition will bring the Group's total capacity to 125 Megawatts. All TIM Group's Data Centres have been designed and built according to the most advanced criteria of eco-sustainability, energy efficiency, reliability, safety and low environmental impact and have obtained over 100 certifications. The collaboration between TIM Enterprise and GETEC in Rozzano is also part of the sustainable management of data centres and will lead to a significant reduction in environmental impact and an improvement in ESG parameters.

About GETEC
GETEC is Europe's leading specialist for reliable, decarbonised energy and infrastructure solutions. With more than 3,100 dedicated employees at around 50 locations, we leverage our engineering, regulatory, and sustainability expertise to help our industrial and real estate customers navigate the complexities of the modern energy landscape while significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Operating over 11,000 plants, the company has a broad decarbonised technology offering. GETEC develops, finances, and runs critical energy infrastructure and industrial parks across Europe through its regional platforms in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, Austria and Poland.