Focus - Energy efficiency
The global photovoltaic market is increasingly concentrated: a trend that is reshaping supply chains, industrial strategies, and the integration of plants into the energy system.
From the KEY comparison, a clear vision emerges: energy efficiency in buildings requires integrated design, efficient HVAC systems, and intelligent control.
The energy transition is creating jobs, especially in renewables, but the lack of technical skills is putting pressure on the HVAC and energy sectors.
Heat pumps are also growing rapidly in the commercial and industrial sectors, becoming a central technology for efficiency, sustainability and the energy transition.
Energy efficiency and decarbonization are making progress in Italy and Europe, but more effective strategies are needed: the HVAC/R sector is central to the transformation of consumption and systems.
COP30 concludes with new commitments on renewables, climate finance, and biofuels. Italy strengthens its leadership in the international climate dialogue.
COP30 highlighted the need to prioritize energy efficiency in buildings and technical systems. For the HVAC-R sector, this means new design and operational requirements.
Progress in energy efficiency remains too slow compared to the 2030 targets. The plant engineering sector needs a shift towards integrated, digital, and sustainable solutions.
At COP30, Italy relaunches with over €3 billion in climate finance. Energy efficiency becomes the heart of the industrial transition and offers opportunities for climate planners and operators.
The new Conto Termico 3.0 strengthens incentives for solar thermal energy, expanding the number of beneficiaries and simplifying access for businesses, public administrations, and energy sector operators.
Remote self-consumption expands the use of photovoltaics and strengthens the role of renewables, allowing clean energy to be used at sites other than the production site.
In Italy, "wind parks" are becoming places of energy and sustainable tourism, combining wind energy production, landscape enhancement, and local innovation.
