Veneto Elections 2025: Energy: Promises and Challenges for the Region's Future

In view of the regional elections in Veneto, crucial issues are on the energy policy table: the development of renewables , the simplification of permits , the planning of suitable areas , and the promotion of self-consumption and agrivoltaics . Local associations are presenting clear proposals to the candidates, emphasizing that Veneto has already achieved only 30% of its 2030 target, despite the objective of obtaining almost 5,800 MW of new renewable capacity. A context in which every decision will have significant consequences for operators in the sector.

The proposals that make the difference

According to Legambiente, it is necessary to move beyond general bans and instead define specific guidelines to regulate the installation of renewable energy systems, ensuring consistency with productive activities and green spaces. It calls for a review of regional legislation (Regional Law 17/2022) to incentivize ground-mounted photovoltaics and agrivoltaics in already compromised areas (disused quarries, industrial sites, infrastructure margins), avoiding the use of productive agricultural land. At the same time, it proposes the creation of a regional fund for renewable energy communities (CER), with dedicated offices for local technical and bureaucratic assistance.

The gap between objectives and operational reality

Veneto has set a goal of adding 4,139 MW by 2030 to close the gap, but from the beginning of 2021 to the end of 2024, only 1,689 MW has been built—about 30% of the required capacity. If the current average rate (422 MW/year) continues, the target will only be reached in nearly 10 years, a four-year delay. Acceleration is essential not only with new installations, but also with streamlined authorization procedures, fast-track processes, and proactive regional governance.

Opportunities and risks for the renewable energy and plant engineering sector

This is a crucial time for companies, planners, and operators in the renewable energy sector: those who can understand new regional policies, participate in tenders, and propose integrated solutions will gain ground. Conversely, regulatory uncertainty, lengthy authorization procedures, and regime changes risk discouraging investors and slowing development. Veneto can become a national energy policy laboratory, but clarity, strategic vision, and the ability to translate ideas into concrete projects are needed.