Featured in Distributed bliss – 06-2022

Italy’s super solar rooftops

Despite the lack of timely data on rooftop solar installations in Italy, the general trend seems clear: Subsidies in the country have boosted the installation of rooftop PV arrays, often coupled with battery energy storage systems in the residential segment. Sergio Matalucci looks at the policies behind the strong adoption levels, and what’s in store with central support policies in doubt.

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Sergio Matalucci

24 Jun 2022

PV installation atop a factory in the Monza region. Analysts expect Italy’s C&I segment to see significant growth beginning next year. | Image: Borealis

Italy’s super-bonus distributed energy support scheme comprises tax deductions worth 110% of the purchase price of solar panels and home storage systems, with the deductions applied across subsequent tax years. The deduction can also be transferred to banks or other institutions, which finance the investment and cash the remaining 10%. As a result, customers do …

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