Italy allocates 1.2 billion euros to support small solar power plants
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The Italian government approved a budget measure to provide 1.2 billion euros to expand the installation of small-scale photovoltaic plants.
This funding targets solar projects with a capacity of up to 1 megawatt. The measure uses a safeguard clause granted by Brussels at the request of Italy to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (Gse) will distribute these funds as capital contributions to investors. These contributions can cover up to 40% of eligible investment costs.
To qualify, owners must register their plants on the Gse portal to access incentives under the FerX decree, which allows small plants to bypass the auction process required for larger installations. The initiative is limited to a total power capacity of 3 gigawatts. The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security will set the specific implementation criteria and spending monitors within 120 days of the law taking effect.
The government will fund 800 million euros from a state budget capital, while the remaining 400 million euros will come from electricity bills through system charges.
