Overview

The production of energy from photovoltaic sources in Italy has been incentivised through the so-called “Energy Bill” scheme. This scheme provides for the application of tariffs for legally established amounts at an uneven level, and depends on the quantity of energy produced by the benefiting entity.

The fixed tariff system was reformed by the Ministerial Decree of February 19, 2007, which has removed numerous limitations and hindrances to the application of the incentives provided for by previously passed regulations.

This new Energy Bill has attracted a great number of Italian and foreign investors and companies by applying corrective measures that have broadened the application of the incentives, and made the application of the tariffs more secure. The increased degree of certainty this provides has helped to improve the planning of economic returns from energy produced by photovoltaic plants, as well as the preparation of long-term business plans by companies working in this area.

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