Articles written by Lara Morandotti

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Octopus Energy launches plug-in home batteries Octopus Energy has unveiled a 2 kWh plug-in home battery and a 5 kWh wall-mounted system, with launches planned across five European markets from 2027, including Italy.
Lara Morandotti
Jul 07, 2026
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Switzerland launches call for PV deployment on cantonal road retaining walls The Canton of Grisons has launched a tender process to install PV systems on 50 retaining walls along cantonal roads, inviting institutional partners to design, finance, build, and operate the installations. The initiative aims to expand solar generation on existing infrastructure while limiting land use.
Lara Morandotti
Jun 10, 2026
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San Marino launches solar acquisition program San Marino’s public utility is inviting investors to sell solar assets or development-stage companies under a new program aimed at increasing domestic renewable generation and long-term energy security.
Lara Morandotti
May 25, 2026
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EU auditors warn energy community targets outpace reality The European Court of Auditors says in a new report that EU policies supporting energy communities are progressing slowly and that the bloc’s goal of establishing one renewable energy community in every municipality with more than 10,000 residents by 2025 is unlikely to be met.
Lara Morandotti
Mar 11, 2026
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Italy issues new fire safety rules for PV and storage systems Italy’s fire service has introduced binding guidelines for PV systems up to 1,500 V, adding rules on storage, spacing, compartmentalization, and maintenance.
Lara Morandotti, Sergio Matalucci
Sep 09, 2025
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Italy approves 648 MW of new battery projects Italy’s environment and energy ministry has approved six utility-scale battery storage projects in Lazio, Campania, Basilicata and Puglia.
Lara Morandotti
Aug 15, 2025
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Italian startup releases 9.8 kWh sodium battery for residential applications Italy-based Heiwit has developed a 200 Ah sodium-ion battery with a lifespan of 6,000 cycles. The device reportedly offers thermal stability and rapid charging speed.
Lara Morandotti
Jun 16, 2025
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Solargik unveils platform for AI-powered solar tracking, diagnostics, control Solargik has announced the official debut of its SOma Pro AI-powered platform for solar tracking and system diagnostics. The company says one of its main advantages is the ability to support smarter, faster decision-making.
Lara Morandotti
May 05, 2025
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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.
Lara Morandotti
May 02, 2025