Italian photovoltaic panel production base

Which countries have the most photovoltaic systems in Italy?

Italy has registered a seven-fold increase in the number of photovoltaic systems since 2010, reaching over 1.2 million in 2022. That year, Lombardy and Veneto were the regions contributing the most to this sector’s growth. Together, they account for over 30 percent of the PV installed capacity in the country.

Will Italy invest in Enel's photovoltaic plant in Sicily?

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Italy will invest in Enel's photovoltaic panel factory in Sicily, supporting its plan to boost production and become Europe's main site for solar panels, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday.

How many PV systems are installed in Italy?

At the end of 2020, almost 40.000 storage systems were installed in Italy for a total nominal capacity of 189 MW. The capacity of PV plants with storage is equal to 231 MW. Some regional tenders support storage.

How many PV plants does Italy have?

Public administration owns 16.073 PV plants for a capacity of 748 MW (3,8% of the installed capacity in Italy). As a matter of fact, around 66% of the Italian municipalities has at least one PV plant owned by the public administration. PV electricity production reached 24,4 TWh in 2017, a growth of 10% compared to the previous year.

How will new national targets affect the Italian photovoltaic industry?

This expected growth of photovoltaic manufacturers is considered a positive element for the Italian photovoltaic industry. However, the achievement of new national targets by 2030 – a total installed PV capacity of 80 GW - is expected to bring further positive effects on the Italian photovoltaic industry sector.

Who contributed to the Italian photovoltaic market report?

This report received valuable contributions from several stakeholders and experts of Italian photovoltaic (hereafter, PV) market: entrepreneurs, manufacturers of PV modules and other components, installers, Architecture School University IUAV of Venice, Nomisma Energia, and others. They all provided data and views included in this report.