The Italian energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) has published the results of the 13th auction for renewable capacity under the Italy’s new renewable support scheme. A total quota of 1,628 MW was offered but the call for projects was undersubscribed, with 163 bids submitted totalling 1,125 MW (69% of the available capacity). In total, Italy awarded 1,041 MW of solar, wind and hydro capacity (64% of the available capacity) across 142 bids, including 1,001 MW for 79 projects above 1 MW.
Italy’s previous auction for renewable capacity (12th) in October 2023 was largely undersubscribed. A total quota of 1,731 MW was offered but only 123 bids were submitted, totalling 232 MW (13% of the available capacity). In total, Italy awarded only 103 MW of capacity (6% of the available capacity), including 58 MW for 8 projects above 1 MW.
Italy targets a 55% renewables power mix in 2030 (32% in 2022). In 2022, renewables accounts for half of Italy’s installed capacity, with 21% of solar (25.1 GW), 19% of hydro (22.8 GW) and 10% of wind (11.8 GW).
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