Panasonic launches new air-cooled heat pumps
The heating and cooling business of the Japanese giant has released a new range of heat pumps for commercial projects. The systems have capacities of 40 kW and 50 kW.
The Hydrogen Stream: European Commission launches H2 tender
The European Commission has launched its first Hydrogen Mechanism call to link suppliers with buyers, while Italian researchers say PV, wind, storage, and electrolyzers can slash island transport emissions by 90% and cut costs nearly one-third.
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.
Enecom launches reinforced solar panels for boating, off-grid use
The Italian specialty module manufacturer has launched a new lightweight, semi-rigid, glass-free silicon solar panel reinforced with a thin aluminum sheet for marine, mobility, and other offgrid applications. The series includes products with a power range of 145 W to 205 W.
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 limits solar tax break to EU-made HJT and tandem modules
Italy’s 2026 budget law limits its “Iperammortamento2026” fiscal incentive to European-made heterojunction (HJT) and tandem perovskite solar panels. Experts say the move gives Italian manufacturer 3Sun a strategic advantage and warn that the exclusion of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and back-contact (BC) technologies could distort competition and create market inefficiencies.
Aermec debuts modular heat pump for residential, commercial buildings
The Italian manufacturer said its new WWMG heat pump system has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.98 and an energy efficiency rating of 16.30 BTU/Wh.
Battery optimization for a secure revenue structure
Discover how Entrix’s AI-driven optimization boosts battery storage profitability in Italy. Join industry experts to explore BESS revenue strategies, technical challenges, and evolving market mechanisms.
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.
Deployable tracker-based rooftop PV system for stadiums
An international research team has developed a tracker-based rooftop PV system that can be installed on both new and existing stadiums. The proposed design reportedly allows for easier deployment and delivers higher power output compared to conventional stadium PV covers.
