Sicily opens €246 million tender for solar, battery storage projects of any size under new EU-aligned programme
Sicily has launched a significant funding window for companies to install photovoltaic systems and battery storage, with preliminary applications due between 15 December 2025 and 13 February 2026.
Italy’s solar sector flags regulatory risks despite FER X auction gains
Italy’s PV industry raised concerns over new regulatory measures and funding cuts as Gestore dei servizi energetici (GSE) published results of the FER X auction showing significant price reductions and strong participation in Sicily.
Italy issues new rules for PV project siting, solar fiscal breaks
The Italian government has reduced the regions’ influence on permits for photovoltaic and wind energy by centralizing the decision-making process. It has also issued new rules for tax relief under the so-called Transizione 5.0 Decree.
Italy added 4.8 GW of solar from January to October, says grid operator
Italy’s grid operator, Terna, says 2025 solar installations through October point to a slower annual expansion rate than in 2024.
Italy awards 2 GW in agrivoltaic tender backed by EU funds
Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) says 747 projects have been selected under the nation’s first agrivoltaic program, backed by €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion) from European recovery funds.
Italy seizes solar investment portal over €80 million scam
The Italian authorities have frozen bank accounts and seized assets linked to a transnational network accused of defrauding about 6,000 investors through a fake PV investment scheme.
Italy’s second Fer X solar auction draws bids for 3.16 GW
The auction is the first one implementing the resilience criteria stipulated by the EU in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
Italy’s first MACSE battery auction smashes expectations with 10 GWh awarded at record low prices
The result of the auction are tariffs that came dramatically below the reserve premium which was set at €37,000 per MWh per year.
Italy’s first Fer X solar auction draws bids for 10.1 GW
Italy’s first solar auction under the transitional Fer X incentive scheme will be finalized in mid-December. Projects over 1 MW will have to be built with modules, cells and inverters that are not manufactured in China.
PV system fire under investigation as suspected arson in Italy
A solar plant with about 5,000 panels caught fire earlier this week in Sardinia, Italy. Police are investigating suspected arson.
