Italy opens the way to incentives for the establishment of Renewable Energy Communities. The European Commission has said yes.
The European Commission has approved the Italian model, allowing the large-scale spread of Renewable Energy Communities in Italy, contributing to the development of renewable sources and making our territory a protagonist in the international energy future.
Every citizen will therefore be able to participate in the production of renewable energy, obtaining the economic benefits of self-consumption even without having space for photovoltaic systems.
“"Due to its uniqueness, the Italian provision," said Minister Pichetto, "required great attention from the European Commission, which nevertheless fully validated the Italian model: today this therefore represents a forerunner for other experiences across the Continent." "I would like to thank all the Ministry’s departments and the Italian representation in Brussels for the result achieved," Pichetto concluded, "for the technical value of the regulations and for the always constructive dialogue with European bodies."
What does the Italian decree for Renewable Energy Communities consist of?
The Italian decree focuses on two main measures: an incentive tariff for the renewable energy produced and shared, and a non-repayable contribution. The total power eligible for funding is set at 5 Gigawatts by the end of 2027.
Furthermore, for communities set up in municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants, a non-repayable contribution of up to 40% of the eligible costs related to investments for new systems or enhancements is provided, financed with 2.2 billion euros from the NRRP. This aims to reach a total power of at least 2 Gigawatts. The non-repayable contribution can be combined with the incentive tariff within defined limits.
The renewable technologies involved include photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric and biomass. The recipients of the measure include groups of citizens, condominiums, small and medium enterprises, local authorities, cooperatives, associations and religious entities. The maximum allowed power for individual systems is one Megawatt.
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