Work is progressing at the site of the reconversion of the former Whirlpool plant acquired by Italian Green Factory of the Tea Tek group, which will produce components for photovoltaic systems there. The Research Center planned by the Industrial Plan will be ready in November. It will be the first operational core of the large reindustrialization project promoted by the Neapolitan entrepreneurial group, which has already hired about 290 employees left jobless by the American multinational: a project with an investment of over 90 million, supported by a development contract.
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In short, where washing machines were produced until two years ago, in a few months a research center on the application of artificial intelligence to energy networks will be operational, also equipped with a quantum computer (to be completed by the end of the year). Igf indeed participated in the Step Call (1st edition issued by the Campania Region) with the project of a quantum computer and cryogenic laboratory that involves an investment of 25 million, winning a contribution of 12 million under the PR Fesr 2021-2027 (European Regional Development Fund, Action 1.6.1). At the start, scheduled for November, employees already part of the group will work there; by the end of the year, 3 more people will join, and at full capacity, by February 2027, this facility will have a staff of 12 researchers. The investment in the quantum computer is the first step of a close collaboration with the university system and an intense collaboration with the team of Professor Francesco Tafuri from the Department of Physics at Federico II University, a world-renowned expert who has already designed and physically assembled a first model for his university. The procedure for patent registration for the Igf computer has been initiated.
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This first part of the new renewable energy hub branded Igf represents 30% of the project. The actual factory represents the remaining 70%. It will be located in two sites: the first in Naples via Argine (at the former Whirlpool site), the second in Pomigliano d’Arco, in a plant purchased from Stellantis. The first site will focus on the production of wiring, electrical panels, transformer cabins for photovoltaic systems, and power skids. In Pomigliano, the production of carpentry and components for solar trackers will be concentrated. Production there could start in January 2027. In via Argine, after the remediation of 32,000 square meters of asbestos, restructuring has begun and must be completed by September 2027.
Against an investment of 92 million for the production part and 25 million for the research part, Igf _ from January 2026 partly owned by Invitalia with a 49% stake for five years _ has been awarded a non-repayable grant of 23 million and 35 million at a subsidized rate.
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