Italy is undergoing a significant clean energy shift. With electricity demand set to grow and renewables expected to capture an ever-larger share of supply, solar PV and hybrid renewables are becoming central pillars of Italy’s energy future. However, without improvements in permitting, grid access, and system flexibility, Italy risks elevated costs, delayed projects, and reliability stress during peak-demand periods, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
GlobalData’s latest report, “Italy Power Market Trends and Analysis by Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast to 2035,” reveals that solar PV is now the fastest-growing capacity segment in the country, supported by auctions, policy incentives, and favourable solar irradiance. Meanwhile, gas remains a critical provider of backup and flexibility, but its role is being squeezed by decarbonization and rising renewable penetration.
