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Italy to allocate 10 GW of PV under new FerX incentive scheme The Italian government has finalized the FerX mechanism, setting a 10 GW quota for PV projects and a reference strike price of €80/MWh, with premiums for floating and asbestos-roof replacement projects.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Aug 10, 2026
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Research & Development
Agrivoltaics improve grape quality in Mediterranean rainfed vineyards Researchers in Italy found that agrivoltaic shading in Primitivo vineyards can reduce heat and water stress while improving vine physiology, growth, biodiversity, and yield under Mediterranean conditions. The study shows that photovoltaic integration can enhance vineyard resilience and maintain grape quality, although further long-term and multi-site research is needed to confirm its wider applicability.
Emiliano Bellini
Aug 06, 2026
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Research & Development
PV recycling challenges unlikely to be the same everywhere A research team has used machine learning and spatial analysis to show that socioeconomic factors are most strongly associated with PV waste generation, while geographical and climatic conditions are more closely linked to PV lifespan. Their Australia-wide analysis suggests PV recycling policies should be tailored to regional conditions.
Lior Kahana
Aug 06, 2026
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Research & Development
Solar-plus-storage-driven heat pumps can reduce grid electricity use by 59.89% Researchers in Italy found that combining demand response, thermal storage, insulation, and PV-battery systems can significantly improve building energy performance. The optimized strategy increased comfort compliance to 81.22% and reduced electricity consumption by up to 28.22%, with PV-battery integration boosting grid savings by nearly 60%.
Lior Kahana
Aug 03, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Italy records 88 zero-price hours in H1 Italy’s wholesale electricity market recorded 88 zero-price hours in the first half of 2026, compared with 20 in the first half of 2025.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 31, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Italy gives 599 MW agrivoltaic project positive environmental assessment Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security has given a positive environmental impact assessment to a planned 599 MW agrivoltaic plant in Puglia, subject to several conditions.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 29, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Hail storm damages PV systems across Italy’s Marche region A severe hail storm in Italy’s Marche region damaged several PV systems, with industry representatives reporting a rise in hail-related losses in recent years.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 23, 2026
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Italian energy communities reach 303 MW of operational capacity Italy has 3,630 active renewable energy communities with a combined operational capacity of 302.9 MW, according to new data. More than 29,800 PNRR-funded applications have been approved, unlocking €768.3 million in grants for 1.74 GW of capacity.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 21, 2026
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Italy’s solar capture price falls below market average in southern regions Italy’s solar boom is reshaping wholesale power markets, with rising PV generation driving more frequent low-price periods and widening gaps between solar captured prices and average electricity values. The local PV sector warns that declining solar revenues could accelerate by 2027, highlighting the growing need for storage and hybrid PV-plus-storage solutions.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 16, 2026