Italy Releases Preliminary List for Southern Italy Self-Consumption PV Incentive Scheme

ROME – Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has published the preliminary list of applicants for the subsidy programme supporting corporate self-consumption photovoltaic projects across Southern Italy. A total of 566 proposals have qualified for subsequent evaluation, with aggregate requested subsidies reaching roughly 59 million euros. The overall budget of the scheme stands at 262 million euros, leaving more than 200 million euros unallocated so far.

The incentive framework was formalised under Ministerial Decree 424/2025 and officially launched in October 2025. Applications were initially due on 3 March 2026, yet the authority extended the deadline to 3 July. The adjustment seeks to attract more eligible companies and maximise the utilisation of the dedicated budget.

Results from the preliminary screening reveal that MI.LO. Srl, based in Apulia Region, submitted the application demanding the largest funding, with its planned project’s total investment surpassing 30 million euros. Meanwhile, Sicily-based SGMI Impianti Srl claimed the highest overall score, performing favourably across most evaluation metrics.

Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE), Italy’s national energy management authority, has commenced the technical assessment phase. Applications will be reviewed in descending order of their evaluation scores. Auditors will focus on checking document completeness and compliance with official tender criteria. Companies notified to supplement materials must hand in relevant documentation within 30 days.

Eligible PV systems under this scheme have a rated capacity ranging from 10 kW to 1 MW, catering to commercial rooftops, manufacturing facilities and power demand of small and medium-sized enterprises. Subsidy rates differ depending on company scale and project typology. Conventional solar PV projects can secure grants covering 38% to 58% of capital investment. Photovoltaic thermal systems enjoy higher support rates between 43% and 63%. For installations integrated with battery energy storage, the storage component qualifies for subsidies equivalent to 28%–48% of its investment cost.

The number of applications received in this round remains modest compared with the total available budget. A large pool of funding remains accessible for enterprises aiming to reduce power expenditure through on-site renewable energy generation.