Water and sun move us forward. On the way to a climate-friendly future, it is important to consistently increase the proportion of renewable energy. According to the research institute Eurac Research, the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption in the electricity and heating sectors in South Tyrol was 65.2 per cent in 2021, three times higher than the Italian average. Thanks to a very well-developed infrastructure over the last century, South Tyrol is a leader in hydroelectric power generation in particular. It is the largest renewable energy source in South Tyrol. According to the latest statistics from grid operator Terna, gross electricity generation from hydropower in 2022 totalled 4,228 gigawatt hours, while total electricity consumption in South Tyrol only amounted to 3,144 gigawatt hours. This illustrates the great potential of this energy source. To generate clean heat energy, we also rely on solar energy, which we utilise via solar thermal collectors, heat pumps and district heating systems. Some households also obtain heat from geothermal energy.