This annual report, developed under IEA PVPS Task 1, provides a comprehensive overview of Italy’s photovoltaic (PV) market, including installation data, policy frameworks, industry developments, and future prospects.
Key Highlights:
- Record Growth in Installations: In 2023, Italy added 5.2 GW of PV capacity, the highest annual increase in the past decade. The total installed capacity reached 30.3 GW, with nearly 1.6 million operational plants.
- Residential Leadership: Small-scale systems (<20 kW) dominate the market, comprising 94% of installations and 29% of total capacity.
- Building-Integrated and Applied PV (BIPV/BAPV):Over 80% of new capacity was installed on buildings, reflecting strong consumer demand and the impact of tax deduction incentives. While Italy is leveraging PV to achieve sustainability targets, integrating systems into historical urban centres remains challenging due to architectural constraints. However, advancements in BIPV products and supportive superintendency policies offer promising solutions.
- Energy Communities and Agrivoltaics: The introduction of new regulations supporting renewable energy communities and advanced agrivoltaic systems is driving innovative applications in PV.
- Policy and Market Trends: Italy’s updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) targets 80 GW of installed PV capacity by 2030, with an expected annual production of 100 TWh. The Italian government has introduced incentives such as feed-in tariffs, tax credits, and simplified permitting procedures, fostering growth across all market segments. The continued emphasis on energy storage solutions, with nearly 300,000 systems installed in 2023, further enhances PV adoption.
