Focus - Renewable energy

Energy communities with photovoltaic systems are redesigning the energy system: shared production, storage, and local autonomy for a more sustainable transition.

Nuclear power is slowing down, while solar and wind power are accelerating. Costs, timescales, and regulations make renewables the true driving force of the energy transition.

Sardinia risks wasting its renewable energy potential: moratoriums, opposition, and restrictive regulations are holding back an island that could be 100% self-sustaining with solar and wind.

In 2024, photovoltaic self-consumption in Italy reached 10,701 GWh (30.2% of net production), driven by industry and the tertiary sector. A technical and regulatory challenge remains.

In August 2025, photovoltaic energy met 20.6% of Italy's electricity demand, a record contribution for the month. Renewables as a whole covered nearly 48%.

Combi solar-biomass systems combine solar collectors and pellet or wood boilers: savings of up to 40%, available incentives, and critical issues to consider.

WindEurope: The EU is preparing tripartite agreements to strengthen offshore wind and industrial competitiveness. 370,000 jobs and €54 billion in annual value.

AIEL proposes to increase thermal energy from woody biomass to 10.7 Mtoe by 2030, avoiding 9 billion cubic meters of gas, and calls for governance, tax breaks and plant incentives.

IRENA: In 2024, 91% of new renewable projects will be cheaper than fossil fuels; PV at $0.043/kWh, onshore wind at $0.034/kWh. Grids and capital costs remain key issues.

ETIPWind presents a strategy to relaunch wind research and proposes a European Fund to support the industry and ensure the EU's technological sovereignty.