🇮🇹Solar Energy in Italy

Pioneer in solar energy adoption with strong focus on distributed generation and building integration, leveraging excellent Mediterranean solar resources.

Total Installed Capacity

25.5 GW

Annual Installation (2023)

4.8 GW

Global Market Share

10% of EU installations

Regional Solar Potential

Average Irradiance

4.7 kWh/m²/day

Top Regions

sicilia5.2 kWh/m²/day

puglia4.9 kWh/m²/day

sardegna4.8 kWh/m²/day

lazio4.6 kWh/m²/day

lombardia4.2 kWh/m²/day

Major Solar Projects

Trino Solar Park

Piedmont

87 MW

Porto Torres

Sardinia

120 MW

Foggia Solar Park

Puglia

80 MW

Policy Framework

National Energy Strategy

72% renewable electricity by 2030

Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan

52 GW solar capacity by 2030

Simplification Decree

Streamlined permitting for renewables

Solar Incentives

Superbonus 110%

Tax deduction for building energy efficiency including solar

Scambio Sul Posto

Net billing scheme for small installations

FER Decree

Support scheme for renewable energy projects

Regional Incentives

Local support programs for solar installations

Market Trends

Revival of utility-scale development
Strong growth in residential sector
Integration with building renovation
Development of energy communities
Expansion of storage solutions

Key Challenges

Complex permitting procedures
Grid congestion in southern regions
Limited land availability
Heritage site restrictions