Featured in Powering Through – 05-2025

Italian airport PV: More than just pilot projects

Airports landed on a list of areas suitable for renewable energy projects that was issued by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) in June 2024, meaning simplified authorization processes and lesser environmental protections. For the aviation industry, it’s a decarbonization opportunity worth taking.

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Lara Morandotti

02 May 2025

PV installations are classified as hazards to air navigation due to their potential glare risk for pilots and control tower operators, as well as the possibility of increased electromagnetic disturbance. That means careful planning is needed when adding PV to airport sites. | Photo: ADR

Solar is taking off at Italian airports. An Italian law introduced in 2024 identified areas eligible for fast-tracked development. Sites included airport perimeters, subject to technical verification by the National Board for Civil Aviation (ENAC)Marco Trombetti, deputy director of territorial coordination and passenger rights at ENAC, said that a discussion with MASE is needed to …

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