€2 Million Programme Creates Blueprint for Italy's Electrified Marinas

Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy – 7th June 2026– Aqua superPower, the global leader in marine fast charging infrastructure, has successfully supported the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in the implementation of a €2 million funding programme designed to accelerate innovation, sustainability and electrification across the region's marinas.

The initiative marks a significant milestone in Italy's transition towards cleaner recreational boating and port operations, providing targeted financial support for marina operators investing in innovative infrastructure and services. The programme aligns with the region's broader commitment to sustainable tourism, technological innovation and maritime decarbonisation. The Friuli Venezia Giulia regional government established incentives to support technological innovation and infrastructure improvements across marinas, ports and nautical facilities throughout the region.

The first project to be completed under the programme is at Portopiccolo, which has transformed into one of the Mediterranean's pioneering electrified marina destinations. The installation combines a 75 kW Aqua superPower marine fast charger for electric boats with two 22 kW chargers for electric vehicles, creating a seamless charging ecosystem that supports sustainable mobility both on the water and ashore.

More than simply a charging installation, the project demonstrates how marinas can evolve into fully integrated electrified destinations, enabling visitors, residents and boat owners to arrive, stay and travel using electric transport throughout their journey. By bringing together marine and automotive charging infrastructure in a single waterfront location, Portopiccolo offers a glimpse into the future of sustainable marina development.

The project also highlights the effectiveness of the Friuli Venezia Giulia funding programme. Designed to encourage innovation and investment, the scheme has enabled marina operators to access funding through a straightforward application process, accelerating the delivery of practical infrastructure projects that support regional sustainability goals.

"This programme demonstrates what can be achieved when regional authorities, marina operators and technology providers work together to accelerate maritime decarbonisation," said Michele Bolpagni, Director of Commercial Strategy at Aqua superPower.

"Portopiccolo is an excellent example of how public funding can unlock investment in future-ready infrastructure. Rather than focusing solely on charging boats, the project creates a complete electrified marina destination where sustainable mobility is integrated into the entire visitor experience. It is exactly the kind of innovative project this programme was designed to support."

The initiative is intended to serve as a blueprint for future electrification programmes both within Friuli Venezia Giulia and across other regions of Italy. By combining targeted public funding with proven charging infrastructure, the model provides a scalable pathway for accelerating the transition to cleaner marine transport, sustainable tourism and low-carbon waterfront development.

As electric boating adoption continues to grow across Europe, marinas are increasingly seeking ways to enhance their environmental credentials while attracting a new generation of sustainability-conscious visitors and boat owners. The Portopiccolo project demonstrates how investment in charging infrastructure can support both objectives, creating destinations that are better equipped for the future of electric mobility.

"Friuli Venezia Giulia has demonstrated genuine leadership by creating a framework that delivers practical results today while laying the foundations for wider adoption tomorrow," added Alberto Leghissa, Port Director of Portopiccolo.

"The success of Portopiccolo shows that electrification does not have to be complex or difficult to implement when the right support mechanisms are in place. We look forward to supporting further electrified marina destinations across Friuli Venezia Giulia and helping other Italian regions replicate this successful model."