en.Wedoany.com Reported - Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has approved the list of applications eligible for evaluation under the national incentive program, developed by companies in southern Italy to support the construction of self-consumption photovoltaic projects.
According to the latest decree, a total of 566 valid applications were received, with a total incentive value of approximately €59 million ($67.4 million). This figure is significantly lower than the program's total budget allocation of €262 million, leaving over €200 million still available. The program was initially launched in October 2025 under Ministerial Decree No. 424/2025, with the original application deadline set for March 3, later extended to July 3 to encourage more eligible companies to participate and fully utilize the resources.
Preliminary review shows that the largest application came from MI.LO. Srl in the Apulia region, with a total project investment exceeding €30 million. Meanwhile, the highest evaluation score was achieved by SGM Impianti Srl in the Sicily region, which obtained the top ranking in almost all evaluation criteria. Italy's energy agency, Gestore dei servizi energetici (GSE), will begin the technical evaluation phase, reviewing applications based on the ranking determined by project scores, with a focus on completeness and compliance with tender requirements. If additional information is needed, GSE may request further clarification from applicants, who have 30 days to provide the materials.
The program supports the construction or expansion of photovoltaic systems with a rated capacity between 10 kW and 1 MW, with support levels varying by company size and project type. For photovoltaic installations, eligible companies can receive incentives ranging from 38% to 58% of investment costs; for thermal-PV systems, support levels range from 43% to 63%; and for battery energy storage systems (BESS), support ranges from 28% to 48%. Compared to the available budget, the relatively low number of applications indicates that substantial funds remain available for companies to reduce electricity costs through on-site renewable energy generation.
