Italy solar energy solutions for agriculture

How Agrivoltaics work in Italy?

For over 10 years, EF Solare Italia has been implementing agrivoltaic systems in Italy, supporting the production of green electricity and enhancing agricultural land. Agrivoltaics is the innovative solution that can harmonize energy needs with those of agriculture.

What is Italy's agrivoltaic fund?

Specifically, the fund is intended to provide non-repayable grants of up to 40 percent of the plant construction costs, which are defined as "advanced agrivoltaics". According to the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INEK), Italy should have 52 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030 to meet Europe's climate neutrality targets.

How agrivoltaics will be developed in Italy in 2023?

The Italian government announced the breakthrough for agrivoltaic projects for 2023, starting with a so-called implementing decree: 1.1 billion euros can be invested in the development of agrivoltaics through special funds from the "Next Generation EU" fund.

Does Italy have a new agrivoltaic incentive scheme?

From pv magazine Italy The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security has unveiled a new incentive scheme to support innovative agrivoltaic solutions. The Italian government has submitted the new provisions to the European Commission and will now have to wait for its approval.

What are Italy's new rules on agrivoltaics?

The European Commission is now reviewing Italy’s new rules on agrivoltaics. They define which “innovative agrivoltaic systems” are entitled to the Italian government’s €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) incentive scheme for agrivoltaics. Image: Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica From pv magazine Italy

How long does agrivoltaic development take in Italy?

In Italy, the topic of agrivoltaics is generally of great importance. However, a distinction must be made between the planning and development of the plants and the pace of implementation: it takes an average of 2-3 years from the approval of a plant to commissioning, which is far too long in times of advancing climate change.