Italy

Cero Generation Powers Up 70-MW Agri-PV Plant
Cero Generation and Macquarie's Green Investment Group have successfully launched the 70-MW Pontinia solar photovoltaic plant in Italy's Lazio region. The agrivoltaic project produces electricity for the grid and two virtual PPAs with Heineken NV and Philips, while also growing agricultural crops on 65% of its surface area.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Italy, Europe, cero generation, Agri-PV Plant
Altea's 1GW Black Bess: Italy's Renewable Energy Future
Altea Green Power is revolutionizing energy storage with its 1GW Black Bess project in Italy. With 4 sites and 5.5GW capacity by 2026, the company is ready to bring sustainable energy to the world. Join CEO Giovanni Di Pascale as he leads the way to a brighter future.
Nov 7, 2023 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Altea Green Power
90-MW Solar Park to Power Italy
European Energy A/S has won approval to construct a 90-MW solar farm in Italy’s Puglia Region. The project, led by Thorvald Spanggaard, will generate enough energy to power 55,500 households. The solar park will use tracker panels on 35 hectares of land and involve reforestation and infrastructure upgrades. European Energy's ambitious goal to develop renewable energy in all of Italy moves closer to reality.
Nov 3, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant
Enfinity Global Hits 232 MW Milestone in Italy
Discover how two states dramatically increased their solar power capacity by 70 MW. Get the details on this impressive success story!
Oct 25, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Blockchain, Italy, Europe, Enfinity Global
Italy's Solar Moth: Teaching Sustainability at its Finest
Witness the stunning combination of art, technology, and nature with Creazione SUGO's innovative Solar Moth installation, the world's largest solar-powered art-chitecture. Guinness-worthy and eco-friendly, explore a unique union of art and sustainability.
Oct 19, 2023 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Creazione SUGO, Solar Moth, Warner Discovery
Capital Dynamics Scores Two Italian PV Sites
Capital Dynamics invests in two solar PV projects in Sicily, Italy with 324GWh of clean energy per annum, reducing 87,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and enough electricity to power over 63,500 homes. Investing €1.8m in local community support while increasing Italy's annual generation capacity to 1TWh.
Oct 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Capital Dynamics, Italy, Europe
100 MW of Solar: Innovatec, EnBW Unit Join Forces
Innovatec and Senec Italia have signed a MoU to jointly develop 100 MWp of solar projects for sale to third parties. Senec will hold a 49% stake in the SPV, while Innovatec will handle development and permitting. Construction and sale of the portfolio is expected in 2024.
Sep 20, 2023 // Plants, Italy, Europe, enbw, Innovatec
KMR's Acquisition of 38-MWp Italian Solar Project
Keppel MET Renewables has acquired a 38-MW solar PV project in Italy. The project is expected to be operational in 2026, adding to KMR's 200-MW renewable portfolio. KMR is aiming for 2 GW of installed capacity by 2026 and expanding its reach to other EU countries.
Sep 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Keppel MET Renewables
Indoor Solar Perovskites Power Future
Harness the power of the sun with innovative perovskite solar cells that offer clean, renewable energy for indoor applications.
Aug 16, 2023 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Iran, efficiency, Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, CHOSE, Department of Electronic Engineering at Tor Vergata University of Rome, Department of Textile Engineering at the University of Guilan, GreatCell Solar Italia, Institute of Crystallography, IC-CNR, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies at the University of Salento, Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR NANOTEC
Italy Seeks 62 GW Renewables Boost
Discover how Italy is incentivising renewables and simplifying the permitting process for projects 10MW or larger, aiming to reach 131GW of installed capacity by 2030.
Aug 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe
Eku Energy Secures 1GW Italian Battery Deal
Eku Energy and Renera Energy have signed an agreement granting 1GW of battery project rights to Eku Energy in Italy. The agreement will help Italy reach its 2030 renewable energy target of 65%. Eku and Renera will collaborate to deliver secure and reliable energy storage solutions. Italy is expected to become the 3rd largest energy storage market by 2030.
Jul 13, 2023 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Eku Energy
"Oil" Barrel Packs Power: Solar + Storage Kit
Italian startup Barrel has developed a solar and storage solution that comes in an "oil" barrel. Get up to 6 kW of output, 5.6 kW hybrid inverter and 3.55 kWh Li-ion battery for $3,300. Perfect for powering large apartments and already sent to conflict zones and remote areas.
Jul 13, 2023 // Solar, Italy, Europe, start up, barrel
98MW Italian Solar Sale to French Producer Rubis Photosol
Ib Vogt has sold a 98MW portfolio of solar projects in Italy to French solar energy producer Rubis Photosol. This multi-gigawatt portfolio includes 10 PV and agrivoltaic projects in the Lazio region, two of which have reached ready-to-build status. With eight projects expected to reach RTB in the next year, this is Ib Vogt's first sale from its Italian portfolio. 380MW of additional projects are currently permitted.
Jul 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, ib vogt
Renantis Raises Funds for 8.2MW Italian Agrivoltaic
Renantis launches crowdfunding campaign to finance 8.2-MW La Manganizza agrivoltaic project in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Citizens can take part by investing with 3-year loans of up to EUR 10,000, with estimated 12 GWh/year and 4,000 homes powered. Project includes 85% cultivation area & multiple beehives.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Renantis
Stellantis Revamps Italian Plant: €100m Electric Overhaul
Stellantis NV is investing €100 million ($109 million) into its Mirafiori plant in Italy to reduce emissions and transition away from combustion engines. Improvements such as solar energy and ventilation, green initiatives, and rooftop solar panels and vegetation are part of CEO Carlos Tavares' plans, alongside job cuts in Italy, France, and Germany.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Stellantis