Energy Transition Observatory

L’impianto originario di Wpd da 80 MW ha cominciato la valutazione d’impatto ambientale nel 2021

WPD’s original 80 MW plant began its environmental impact assessment in 2021

Ariano Irpino: wind farm projects clash with landscape restrictions

Commissione Pnrr-Pniec: concluse 236 procedure da inizio anno, spiccano eolico e agrivoltaico

PNRR-PIENEC Commission: 236 procedures completed since the start of the year, with wind and agrivoltaic projects standing out

Renewables and strategic projects: 20 billion euros’ worth of works authorised in four months

The 8.6 MW plant will meet the electricity needs of the Ichnusa brewery in Assemini

Sardinia: Engie’s solar farm for Heineken is now operational

Oreste Vigorito’s company based in Benevento and its Japanese partner are carrying out the repowering project: a project supported by Unicredit and Crédit Agricole Italia

Wind power: IVPC and Eurus unveil the €187 million Fortore plan

Brussels asks Rome to stick to the public expenditure correction path, increase military spending and promote innovation and collective bargaining

EU to Italia: focus on public spending, labour and innovation. Yes to flexibility on energy

La prima Regione ad approvare una legge per disincentivarne la costruzione nelle aree rurali e nei parchi

The first region to pass a law to discourage construction in rural areas and parks

The new regional law aims to curb the uncontrolled expansion of data centres, encouraging the reuse of disused industrial areas and ensuring control over the environmental and energy impact.

Lombardy introduces increased charges of up to 200% for the construction of data centres in green and agricultural areas

Hearing on the constitutionality of the annexes to Regional Law 20/2024. Focus on the technical standards that render 96 per cent of the island’s territory unsuitable

Sardinia: restrictions on renewables are back under scrutiny by the Constitutional Court

Enel-Luiss Foundation research photographs a generational paradox: high environmental awareness, low participation in energy choices. Price remains the only lever that really works

Environmentally aware, but far from the market: the relationship between young people and energy

Renewables: the Calabrian bottleneck – plenty of projects but few construction sites 

Cerzeto wind farm: the 18 MW project is now in limbo  

“Investments and projects totalling 257 million and covering over 500 MW have been put on hold”

Following the regional challenge to the law on suitable areas, it is a race against time: the island is lagging behind in the energy transition, with two coal-fired power stations and an unfinished natural gas conversion project

Sardinia: over 600 applications, but decisions are on hold

45 million restoration and energy efficiency project: first example in Italy authorised by the Superintendency on a museum

Naples, invisible photovoltaics for Capodimonte

Data from the Corepla consortium. Sardinia in first place for per capita collection, followed by Liguria and Veneto

Plastic packaging: growing collection 2025, recycling at 49.6 per cent

Collaboration between decarbonisation start-up and historic materials company: 5 million euro project

Limenet and Fassa Bortolo: an electric kiln to cut the CO2 of lime

Energy system: 100 billion by 2035 to bring prices down

The region was very active in the past, but has since slowed down. 7.4 GW have been approved between 2021 and 2025. Operators complain that the process is taking too long 

Renewables: 700 applications in Puglia remain unanswered

Corrispondono a circa 150 GW i progetti rinnovabili fermi nell’iter autorizzativo

Renewable energy projects currently on hold in the authorisation process amount to around 150 GW

Renewable energy projects currently on hold in the authorisation process amount to approximately 150 GW

Sardinia, Calabria and Tuscany are lagging furthest behind their targets. Puglia has seen a record number of applications

Gli enti locali recepiscono le Aree Idonee a rilento o con paletti non legittimi

Local authorities are slow to implement the Designated Areas, or are doing so with unlawful restrictions

Installed capacity is stagnating: 7 gigas a year out of the 10 required

The plant increases from 16 to 32 thermal MW: the aim is to decarbonise the supply of the city's district heating system

Geothermal energy, Hera invests 50 million to double the Ferrara power plant

The war in Iran drives up the price of virgin material, which becomes cheaper, but the industry is not yet safe

Recycled plastics: boost from oil price rises, but the crisis remains

The report of the WEEE Coordination Centre: 366,891 tonnes of flows intercepted. Another 430,000 are missing to reach European targets

Electronic waste, collection in Italia to grow by 2.4% in 2025

The transalpine operator now has 46 active stations in Italy and plans to reach 70 by 2025. With the Milan plan, the company strengthens its expansion strategy in the country

Electra brings ultra-fast charging network to Milan: 17 hubs by 2026

The regions will have 120 days from the decree to legislate on the issue, failing which the state will exercise substitutive powers

Suitable areas, Pichetto sets minimum set and stakes in the Energy Decree

Rina and Project Hydra, clean steel trial starts in 2026

The Region is investing 40 million to regenerate Porto Torres, aiming at environmental sustainability and economic revitalisation.

Porto Torres regeneration: 40 million to transform the industrial area

The Agici observatory: peak in the years 2024-25, thanks to the NRP. Costs are also rising: +20% due to inflation. Industrial water management is needed

Water sector, investments rising to 40 billion between 2018 and 2029

In an Italian context where direct re-use stops at 4%, the virtuous case of one of the plants serving Milan

Water reuse, in summer all treated water from the Nosedo purification plant goes to agriculture

It will be built in Porto Marghera, completion by summer 2026 - There will also be a workshop and a vehicle washing area

Construction work starts on renewable hydrogen plant for buses

Assorimap sent a letter to the Minister of the Environment: action and a permanent table are needed now

Plastic recycling, Italian companies: 'We are unable to continue'

The offshore capital changes its skin: CO2 storage, wind power, agri-voltaics (and gas). Here environment, work, industry can coexist

Ravenna, the laboratory city of the energy transition

Puglia confirms itself as an attractive region for these facilities. There are administrations, however, that say no: the cases of the region of Sardinia and the municipality of Fano

Accumulation, 500 MW authorised in summer in Galatina (Lecce)

Decisivo l’apporto dagli Usa che si conferma il primo fornitore di gas via nave sia per la penisola che per tutta l’Europa. Scornajenchi: «A oggi arrivate già 150 navi, la metà dagli States»

Decisive is the contribution from the USA, which confirms itself as the leading supplier of gas by ship for both the peninsula and the whole of Europe. Scornajenchi: '150 ships have already arrived to date, half from the States'

Gas, so Italy replaced all imported volumes from Russia with regasifiers

Il presidente dell’Unem Murano: «Impegno da 6-8 miliardi al 2030 che potrebbe spostarsi altrove». Domani a Bruxelles il tavolo di confronto con il settore sul futuro dell’automotive

Unem president Murano: '6-8 billion commitment to 2030 that could move elsewhere'. Tomorrow in Brussels the round table with the industry on the future of automotive

Biofuels: investments at risk if Europe does not change the rules

Long-term tolling contract - among the first in our country - for a 2 GWh capacity battery system in Northern Italy to be operational in 2028

Zelestra and Bkw, accumulation lease agreement

Entro fine anno la chiusura dei lavori per potenziare la portata del terminale. Balena: «La nostra sfida è garantire al Paese un flusso costante di energia»

By the end of the year, work to increase the terminal's capacity will be completed. Balena: 'Our challenge is to guarantee the country a constant flow of energy'

Adriatic Lng in the final rush to increase capacity

When fully operational, up to 9.5 TWh of thermal energy could be recovered from this infrastructure in Italy, the equivalent of 2.3 million heat pumps

Waste heat from data centres will cover the needs of 800,000 households

È il primo provvedimento, non solo in Italia ma anche in Europa, che esclude dalle gare pannelli fotovoltaici e loro componenti prodotti o assemblati in Cina

It is the first measure, not only in Italy but also in Europe, to exclude photovoltaic panels and their components manufactured or assembled in China from tenders

Renewables, Italy launches first tender excluding Chinese panels

Il progetto della joint venture paritetica Eni-Snam al centro del piano italiano. Il ddl delega atteso in Conferenza Unificata prima del vaglio delle Camere

The Eni-Snam joint venture project at the centre of the Italian plan. The enabling act awaited in the Unified Conference before being examined by Parliament

CO2 capture and storage: the government focuses on Ravenna

The Brianza-based company has been producing flock for over 70 years and has now decided to expand production from textile waste from 350 to 500 tonnes per year

Casati Flock &amp; Fibers focuses on recycling with 460,000 euro plan

Dopo il varo del fondo incentivi con le risorse avanzate dal piano Pnrr sui sistemi di ricarica resta il nodo infrastruttura da implementare - La copertura al Sud, la rete autostradale e i costi di ricarica sono i principali problemi per l’Italia

After the launch of the incentive fund with resources from the Pnrr plan on recharging systems, the infrastructure node remains to be implemented - Coverage in the South, the motorway network and recharging costs are the main problems for Italy

After the launch of the Incentive Fund with resources from the NRP, the infrastructure node remains - Southern coverage, motorway network and charging costs the main problems

Electric cars, columns at the pole while recharging costs the same as a full tank

On the plate are NRP investments of 3.2 billion and private investments of 3.5. Gattoni (Cib): we ask to simplify the definition of the end of works

On the plate are NRP investments of 3.2 billion and private investments of 3.5. Gattoni (Cib): we ask to simplify the definition of end of works

Biomethane, race against time for 450 plants

The acquired company manages purification and sewage networks in seven municipalities in the Locride region. Managing director Mazzoncini: investments in the region of 400 million by 2035

A2A debuts in Calabria in the water sector and takes over Novito Acque

Il numero uno della Federazione delinea le priorità: «Occorre accelerare <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem;">gli investimenti su depurazione e nuove infrastrutture per evitare il conto molto più salato del non fare»</span>

The Federation's number one outlines the priorities: "We need to accelerate <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem;">investments in purification and new infrastructure to avoid the much higher bill for not doing"</span>.

The Federation's number one outlines the priorities: 'Investment in purification and new infrastructure must be accelerated in order to avoid the much higher bill for not doing'.

Dal Fabbro: 'Water, we need a 30 billion plan to ensure efficient management'

The race for critical materials focuses on mining waste

Today's production is 3 million, may increase with the new regulation of the Simplification Decree that promotes its use by cement plants

Fuel from waste, 10 million tonnes potential in Italy

According to Italia Solare's processing of Terna data, 113,465 new plants connected (-33%) for 2,809 MW of capacity (-16%)

Solar, slowdown in Italy in the first half of 2025

Objective to 2028: double current capacity. Italmobiliare's subsidiary has just finalised the acquisition of two hydroelectric plants

Italgen, 60 million plan to exceed 160 MW

Initiative promoted by the Secretary General of the Basin Authority Vera Corbelli through the Observatory and Technical Table

Drought, the Basin Authority promotes exchanges and compensation between regions

Secondo i numeri dell’Ance l’ultima manovra ha ridotto le risorse per i Comuni nei prossimi dieci anni: servirebbero invece maggiori certezze

According to Ance's figures, the last manoeuvre reduced the resources for municipalities over the next ten years: more certainty is needed instead

Hydrogeological instability: 6.5 billion in cuts to land maintenance

Il conto è in aumento rispetto al dato dello scorso anno per via dell’incremento della produzione di elettricità dalle energie verdi

The bill is up on last year's figure due to increased electricity production from green energies

Renewables, the cost of incentives rises to 9.6 billion. Here is the impact on bills

Le elevate temperature con il ricorso a condizionatori e strumenti di raffrescamento hanno fatto salire il fabbisogno di energia. Record del fotovoltaico che pareggia la produzione da idrico

High temperatures with the use of air conditioners and cooling devices have increased energy demand. Photovoltaic record equals hydro production

Terna: record heat pushes up electricity consumption in June

The tender for the upper section of the network serving Rome and other provinces in Lazio gets underway. Palermo: "It will be a cutting-edge work in Europe thanks to robotics and artificial intelligence

Peschiera, record-breaking aqueduct: the 1.5 billion Acea tender

The development of renewable utility scale and distributed generation plants continues. The company also has a pipeline of 500 MW of batteries

Edp continues to bet on Italy: 220 million for 220 MW in 2025

Dal 14 luglio sarà possibile presentare le domande per accedere alle risorse attraverso il portale dedicato del Gse, regista dell’operazione

From 14 July, it will be possible to submit applications to access the resources through the dedicated portal of the Gse, director of the operation

Renewables, from photovoltaics to wind power: boom in expressions of interest for incentives

Coreve report: growth in the quantity of material recovered (+2.8%). Per capita collection record in Valle d'Aosta

Glass, recycling to grow to 80.4 per cent in 2024 driven by scrap prices

The appointment is next 30 September. Traders sniff the market and several M&As have already been closed

The appointment is next 30 September. Operators sniff the market and several M&amp;A have already been closed

Storage systems, operators prepare for Terna's first auction

According to Comieco's annual report 3.8 million tonnes collected in Italy. Acceleration especially in the North (+4.4%)

Paper, separate collection in 2024 increased by 3.5 per cent

Assets for a capacity of almost 10 GWh in view of the Macse auctions in September. The company already has 1.3 GWh operational worldwide

ContourGlobal (Kkr) acquires 1.6 GW of battery projects in Italy

La vicepresidente Vigliotti: «Puntiamo a rafforzare sicurezza energetica, competitività e leadership industriale dell’Europa»

Vice-President Vigliotti: 'We aim to strengthen Europe's energy security, competitiveness and industrial leadership'

EIB launches 3.7 billion assist for clean industry

La soddisfazione del ministro Pichetto Fratin: «Sosteniamo l’industria e acceleriamo sulla transizione, confronto costruttivo con la Commissione»

Minister Pichetto Fratin's satisfaction: 'We support the industry and accelerate the transition, constructive dialogue with the Commission'

Energy at capped prices, Brussels ok. Support for the most exposed companies

98% regenerated: quality equal to virgin product. The system overseen by the Conou consortium generates interest from other countries

Used oils, collection in Italy in 2024 grows to 188,000 tonnes

Il presidente Besseghini: «Non bisogna allentare impegno immediato alla transizione verso assetti di produzione e di consumo sostenibili»

President Besseghini: 'We must not slacken our immediate commitment to the transition to sustainable production and consumption patterns'

Bills, Arera: Italian families pay more than the rest of Europe. Here is the comparison

Evolution of energy service companies (ESCos): from consultancy companies to pivots of the transition. Growing prospects, but stable regulatory framework needed

Energy services, revenues for companies up 78% in three years

From the weight of Trump's policies to the unknowns of the energy transition: what kind of world awaits us? Climate change imposes solutions. Inside this article you can download the 56-page Guide

What future for the environment? We answer now

Portfolio in Italy to be implemented by 2026: two already operational, the next to be opened in November

Biomethane, 208 million from Deutsche Bank to Bts (with Eiffel Gaz Vert) for 10 plants

The Spanish producer increases its project pipeline from 500 to 800 MW. Will participate in the Macse in September: 'Starts the market'

Renewables, Bnz invests 250 million in Italy and focuses on batteries

EUR 6 million investment for the energy-intensive plastic pipe company: the project supported by Pnrr funds will be ready by 2025

Fitt will replace gas with biomethane: new plant with Greenway

The Regional Administrative Court annuls the decree on eligible areas Pichetto: 'We will assess what action to take'

The Caramel project of Elza Bontempi's team at the University of Brescia: 'We are patenting the oven, in a year the first demonstrator'

Critical raw materials, battery recycling goes through microwaves

Il ministro dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, firma il decreto che apre le maglie dei sostegni a Cer e configurazioni di autoconsumo

The Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, signs the decree opening the door to support for Cer and self-consumption configurations

Energy communities, from municipalities to advances: how incentives change and how to apply for them

The conversion of the biogas plant portfolio is being completed. The company has 39 projects in Emilia, Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli

Biomethane: for Bioenerys (Snam) 300 million investments to 2026

According to the Circular Economy Network's 2025 report, our country needs to improve its dependence on foreign countries for raw materials

Circular economy, Italy reinforces leadership

In Lendinara, province of Rovigo, Prosolia Energy builds a 4.1 MW peak power photovoltaic plant

Clean energy at the site cleared of asbestos

Per l’intera opera previsto un investimento di 3,7 miliardi di euro. Di Foggia: «È un importante traguardo per il gruppo e per il Paese»

An investment of EUR 3.7 billion is planned for the entire project. Di Foggia: 'This is an important milestone for the group and for the country'

Tyrrhenian Link: Terna completes the laying of the eastern branch of the submarine cable. This is what it will look like

The Milan-based company is developing 2.7 GW of solar, wind and storage systems

Renewables, Asterion fund invests in Revalue Energies

Il gruppo guidato da Giuseppina Di Foggia ha predisposto una strategia ad hoc che prevede 2,3 miliardi di investimenti per irrobustire l’infrastruttura

The group led by Giuseppina Di Foggia has prepared an ad hoc strategy that envisages 2.3 billion in investments to strengthen the infrastructure

Terna, from 'grid-saving' machines to 'digital eyes': here is the plan to avoid blackouts

Start-up ready to unveil first 1 kW demonstrator. The system is based on a hybrid platform consisting of hydrogen and a liquid electrolyte

Manganese batteries, for the Trentino Ges prototype by the end of the year

The Gse ranking list: a result that exceeds the sum of the other tenders. Allocated incentivised capacity: 240 thousand cubic metres per hour out of 257 thousand available

Biomethane, fifth NRP auction: OK for 298 plants. New funds needed

Within a month of the launch of the home-pole bonus, more than 5,000 applications were submitted, exceeding 30% of the available budget.

Bonus home charging stations: applications for more than 30% of funds in one month

At the Chamber of Deputies, the Cleantech for Italy coalition was presented, bringing together research institutions, companies, funds: the gap between innovation and industrialisation must be bridged

Clean technologies: Italy's potential for circular economy, batteries and agrifood

Feeri fund launched providing subsidised loans for enterprises of all sizes. Regulations by 15 April, applications from 15 May

Energy: Calabria's 45 million call for efficiency and renewables in companies

The alarm of the sector associations: today the system is unsustainable, while waiting for the new EPR system, support from the municipalities is needed

Textile waste, collection costs exceed sales prices: service at risk

UK-based developer announces partnership with Rinascita Holding for 200 MW battery pole. In our country, including solar, projects for 3 GW

Accumuli, Elgin lands in Italy with 250 million project in Umbria

Cross-cutting phenomenon impacting multiple aspects of our lives. Perspectives based on Unccd's World Drought Atlas

Water crisis, why a systemic approach is needed

The first will be operational in November: guarding against nitrate pollution of the territories. In the initiative Actarus Renewables and Eren Industries with Macquarie Capital

Biomethane, Retina builds 21 plants in the south: 600 million investment

I quattro progetti sono stati selezionati all’interno della lista europea dei progetti strategici. Il ministro Pichetto Fratin: si conferma il forte orientamento dell’Italia verso la circolarità

The four projects were selected from the European list of strategic projects. Minister Pichetto Fratin: Italy's strong orientation towards circularity is confirmed

Critical raw materials: from spent catalysts to batteries, here are the 4 Italian projects chosen by Brussels

Reversed the negative trend of recent years. The result driven by small household appliances and consumer electronics

Electronic waste, collection in Italy to grow by 2.5% in 2024

Ispra data: 26% decrease compared to 1990 levels. Our country exceeds Effort Sharing ceilings

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