Italy: a market with enormous potential
Italy is a country of around 60 million people with a high quality of life. It has a diversified industrial base and specialised supply chains across numerous sectors. Its workforce is highly qualified, with strong capabilities in innovation, research and development. Italy also benefits from a strategically important logistics position. The Italian political, economic and social system is open to foreign investment.
The Italian renewable energy market
The Italian energy sector is undergoing a process of transformation shaped, among other factors, by the objectives and measures set out in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC).
1The PNIEC sets out objectives and measures to increase the contribution of renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2The Italian framework includes various incentive schemes supporting energy efficiency measures and the development of renewable energy sources, subject to specific requirements and eligibility conditions.
3The development of renewable energy sources is a key component of Italy’s national energy policy, also in relation to the European targets for 2030.
4The sector continues to benefit from investments and support measures aimed at developing new renewable energy capacity, creating opportunities for companies and specialised operators.