Solar power in Italy
| Solar power in Italy | |
|---|---|
| Installed capacity | 36.01 GW (2023) |
| Annual generation | 35.81 TWh (2023) |
| Capacity per capita | 610.9 W (2023) |
| Share of electricity | 12.3% (2023) |
| Global rank (by capacity) | Ninth (2023) |
Solar power is an important contributor to electricity generation in Italy, accounting for 12.3% of total generation in 2023, and with a total installed capacity of 36.01 GW. As of 2023, government plans are targeting solar PV capacity to rise to 79 GW by 2030.
Like most countries, solar power usage in Italy was minimal before the 21st century, accounting for less than 0.1% of electricity in 2000. During the 2000s, Italy was the third country after Germany and Spain to experience a boom in solar installations after actively promoting the energy source through government incentives. Solar capacity growth slowed in the 2010s, due to cessation of governmental subsidy programmes, but installations have picked up again in the 2020s.