Castra Pretoria: a journey through time between the praetorians and energy innovation

Castra Pretoria: learn how Cefla transforms historic Roman infrastructure into modern sustainable energy networks, illuminating the future with innovation and advanced technology.

published by Cefla Engineering •
Network and Utilities , Public lighting , Multiutility

Castra Pretoria, Rome: from 21 AD to the present, a journey through time!

 

Used as barracks for the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Tiberius, in 1937 the area was given to the City of Rome's electricity company and transformed to meet growing energy demand and technological advances.

 

Today it houses Areti's primary high-voltage substation and was illuminated by Cefla Engineering, just in time for Republic Day in Italy, June 2, 2025.

 

Our Stefano Valentini, Electricity Networks Project Manager , in collaboration with Areti, developed the street lighting project: look at the photos!

 

Cefla has also long been involved in the implementation and management of electrical grids, and has overseen the construction and securing of several primary substations, including in Rome. Watch our docufilm on another high-voltage primary substation:

 

Published on July 04, 2025

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