Renewables Platform focused on PV & Battery Storage projects in Italy
De-risked pipeline of +4 GW almost exclusively in Suitable Areas and diversified across 12 regions
Proven Team Track-Record in Renewables projects
+10 GW in PV plants developed in +15 years of experience in Italy and EMEA
De-Risked Value Creation
Minimizing the execution risk through Geographical & Revenue Stream Diversification, Optimal Grid Connection and Targeting Suitable Areas
Fully-Integrated Platform with In-House Expertise at Every Step of the Process
Experienced Key Men providing know-how from project acquisition and financing to engineering and design, permitting procurement, construction, management and PPA provision
Lio
Group
- Investment platform with a particular focus on the development of Data Center, Real Estate and Renewable Energy projects
- Founder is Francesco Marini and investing partner is Giovanni Tamburi, leading Italian Private Equity investor (T.I.P.)
Exclusive
Opportunities
- Proprietary portfolio with a total capacity of ~4.2 GW thanks to Lio Group's robust network
~1.3 GW
PV
~2.9 GW
BESS
De-risked
Value Creation
- Energy, regulatory and financial know-how
- Selected projects only in Suitable areas
- Long-standing relationships with Local administrations and leading European developers
- Strategic partnerships with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Industrial Liaison Program
Photovoltaic
Utility-Scale
Batteries
Energy
Communities
Green
Hydrogen
Portfolio
Team track record
0
GW
Pipeline under development
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0
GW
Leadership Team
Francesco Marini
Founder & CEO – Lio Factory
- Investor and entrepreneur in alternative investments for over a decade through Lio Factory – focus on Renewable Energy, Special Situations, Real Estate and AI
- 20+ years of experience in Special Situations (Merrill Lynch, Mediobanca)
Carlo Tamburi
Senior Advisor – Lio Energy
- Experienced energy executive with 20+ years at ENEL, former CEO for Italy
- Vice president for the Low Carbon Transition group at BNP Paribas
Luca Raineri
Managing Director – Lio Energy
- 10+ years of experience in research and development of investment opportunities in photovoltaic, wind and storage facilities (Eni, Enfinity)
- Successful track record in challenging markets (2+ GW Emirates, 2+ GW Italy)
Luca Marini
Managing Director – Lio Factory
- 15+ years of experience in investments and company building (Rocket Internet, Xyence and L-Catterton)
- MBA from Harvard Business School
Aniello Priore
Chief Financial Officer – Lio Factory
- 20+ years of experience as CFO of real estate companies and funds
- Prior experience at Deutsche Bank, Castello SGR and Invel Real Estate
Fabrizio Bonaduce
Head of Engineering – Lio Energy
- 20+ years of experience in the engineering, operations and maintenance of renewable energy plants
- Constructed 30+ PV projects since 2010 for the Lio Factory Group and continues to manage them to date
Looking for Talent
At Lio Energy, we are constantly looking for talent to grow our team
