Northern Italy
Here is a catalog of some of the major agrivoltaic systems currently under construction or in the advanced stages of authorization in the regions of Northern Italy, incorporating both large-scale industrial projects and experiments and pilot cases reported by the press, public bodies, and specialized portals (as well as institutions such as ENEA, CREA, the Milan Polytechnic, universities, and agroenergy supply chains).
Other references & proven regional activities
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Veneto: pilot project on the A27 – Installation planned on 2.7 ha with crops on 10 ha and apicolturaotovo.it activities.
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Friuli Venezia Giulia: Palazzolo dello Stella project (Weldan company), advanced and integrated for biodiversity and production ape.fvg.it, regione.fvg.it.
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Emilia-Romagna: incentives exclusively for "advanced" agrivoltaic systems and specific criteria for valuable agricultural areas energia.regione.emilia-romagna.it, anci.emilia-romagna.it.
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Trentino-Alto Adige: growing presence of small plants and development of Renewable Energy Communities, with evidence of at least one pilot case in Ora (BZ) built in 2025 Inauguration Ora (BZ), otovo.it.
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Liguria and Aosta Valley: numerous residential and small photovoltaic systems, but currently information on real advanced agrivoltaic systems is absent or poorly documented on an industrial scale, confirming the limited diffusion of large projects otovo.it, valoresolare.it, otovo.it.
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Lombardy: several proposed projects and discussions on guidelines and authorizations mygreenenergy.it, legambientelombardia.it, elettricomagazine.it, but details on large-scale projects already operational are lacking. Some pilot tests, especially in the province of Lodi, are supportedfrom local associations and universities legambientelombardia.it.
Pilot projects of national importance
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ENEA tests and partnerships with SYMBIOSYST: at various Italian sites, including support for agricultural businesses in the North with IoT, AI, and specialty crop integration. otovo.it.
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University projects (CREA, Politecnico di Milano, EURAC Research): active in the study of advanced agrivoltaic systems, particularly in Veneto, Piedmont and Friuli, with participation in PNRR and Horizon Europe calls (databases being updated, variety of cases otovo.it, gse.it, cesarweb.com).
Methodological notes
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The availability of detailed information (surface area, specific crop, complete list of companies) varies for each facility because many are in the advanced authorization phase and publish "facility sheet" data only after work has begun or during the public consultation phase.
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Standard photovoltaic systems without actual underlying agricultural production are not considered in this summary.
Other reported sources
with direct links to public portals, technical documents or press releases
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serviziambiente.regione.emilia-romagna.it, comune.bologna.it Emilia-Romagna, “Pavesi Solar” and “Urban Forest” projects.
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ape.fvg.it, regione.fvg.it: Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Palazzolo dello Stella and Weldan.
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otovo.it, gse.it: Press and documents SYMBIOSYST, ENEA, EURAC Research.
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legambientelombardia.it, mygreenenergy.it, anci.emilia-romagna.it, energia.regione.emilia-romagna.it, elettricomagazine.it, otovo.it, otovo.it, valoresolare.it, cesarweb.com, otovo.it: regional regulatory insights, minor cases, and industry portals.
For technical insights, partnerships, or investments, we recommend monitoring regional energy/agriculture portals, the GSE database, and communications from regional Chambers of Commerce.
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Examples of agrivoltaics installations
by North, Center and South Italy
Central Italy
Here is a catalog of agrivoltaic systems already built, under authorization, or in the pilot phase in the regions of Central Italy (Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo), according to recent data from the press, industry studies, regional portals, and companies.
Technological, methodological and regulatory focus
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Tuscany: 25 agrivoltaic plants under authorization (2024/25) between Grosseto, Arezzo, Florence, Livorno and others, with a prevalence of plants greater than 5MW on agricultural land, including high-value ones; incentives for projects with actual agricultural significance akrengroup.com, umbria24.it, rinnovabili.itAdvanced systems with elevating structures, trackers, and double-sided modules qualenergia.it, legambientetoscana.it.
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UmbriaCutting-edge pilot plants (Colfiorito, Bastardo) focused on innovative technologies (vertical panels, rainwater harvesting, Open Labs integrated with typical crops) agricoltura.legambiente.it, lanazione.it. The Region strongly promotes integration with local agricultural companies umbria24.it.
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Walk: Single regional procedure with stringent parameters of suitability and landscape protection (regional law 4/2024); priority given to abandoned or uncultivated land, with advanced agronomic planning, crop historicization required; still few large-scale operational installations but numerous projects in progress nextville.it, pv-magazine.it.
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LazioSome of the largest Italian agrivoltaic plants, both connected (Pontinia 70MW) and under construction (a mix of advanced trackers and bifacial modules), with multinational partnerships and significant experience in involving agricultural stakeholders pv-magazine.it, abruzzofotovoltaico.it.
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Abruzzo: Very fast growth, ideal territories for advanced grazing plants (2-20MW under development), with numerous medium-sized projects, development through rural energy communities, companies such as Zotec Solar and Terrawatt very active in the area anciabruzzo.it, legambientetoscana.it.
Pilot and experimental projects
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Open Innovation LabsClusters promoted by AKREN and Enel Green Power in Umbria to integrate energy, digital agriculture, and training agricoltura.legambiente.it, lanazione.it.
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University and ENEA partnerships: Present on several experimental sites also in Tuscany and Lazio, with agrophotovoltaic, sensor and AI monitoring activities to support crops.
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PNRR calls for proposals and innovationMany projects benefit from PNRR funds, with particular attention to the multifunctionality of agricultural holdings and biodiversity.
Notes and information limitations
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Transparency regarding agricultural holdings, areas, crops, and technologies varies, especially for active construction sites or facilities undergoing authorization.
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Some specific data (name of plant, crop) are reported only where available in public sources or regional press releases.
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In Abruzzo, many installations are small to medium-sized and integrated with energy communities, while in Lazio and Tuscany, larger and more visible projects are emerging.
For technical insights, partnerships, or investments, we recommend monitoring regional energy/agriculture portals, the GSE database, and communications from regional Chambers of Commerce.
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Southern Italy & Islands
Here is a catalog of agrivoltaic systems—already built, under construction, or in the advanced authorization phase—for the regions of Southern Italy: Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, and Molise. The selection includes industrial projects, experiments, pilot cases, and regulatory-relevant initiatives that emerged between 2024 and 2025.
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*In Molise, the number of projects under investigation exceeds the number of PNIEC targets: many requests, few currently operational, and the process will be greatly accelerated after 2024.
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**Small/medium-sized, often part of CER and PNRR initiatives: specific data on companies/crops available on regional or GSE websites.
Insights by region and technology
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Campania: New technical-agronomic guidelines 4.0 (2025) that favor "integrated" systems and constraints to protect valuable agricultural land. Mainly projects <5 MW, many widespread, a few large-scale ones already operational, strong focus on agricultural production continuity.
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Puglia: Leading region, over 220 MW of new advanced-stage plants unlocked in 2025. Large-scale projects with advanced modules, PPAs with large companies, role as a national incubator in the agrivoltaic supply chain.
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Basilicata: Large-scale projects (e.g., Salandra, 70 MW) and a regional tender that also encourages smaller-scale plants. Strong attention to landscape integration and monitoring of coexistence with arable crops.
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Calabria: Cutting-edge experiments (ENEA-EF Solar on citrus fruits, Esapro cluster on crops and pastures). Systems equipped with sensors, trackers, and precision infrastructure; strong presence of systems for agricultural monitoring and irrigation management.
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Molise: Explosion of requests and permits for new plants, especially in 2024-25, pending final selection by regional authorities. Major emphasis is placed on smaller solutions, CERs, and incentive initiatives. Strong promotion of advanced modules and projects for rural energy communities.
Regulatory insights and pilot projects
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ENEA, the Polytechnic University of Bari, CREA, and other university institutions are collaborating on numerous pilot projects and tests, especially in Calabria and Puglia, for innovation in sensors, applied artificial intelligence, and soil monitoring.
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Strong attention has been paid to this by the latest PNRR and the 2025 agroenergy legislation, which encourages not only industrial scaling but also widespread micro-scaling and integration with livestock farming and the rural multi-chain.
Final considerations
Actual updates on approved projects and transparency regarding the names, areas, crops, and companies involved are most frequently available on the regional and GSE portals, which represent the institutional reference source.
Investors and sector stakeholders are advised to constantly monitor regional and energy public portals, PNRR calls for proposals, and ongoing consultations with the Ministry of Agriculture and Energy (MASE) and the Ministry of Agriculture, given the sector's strong momentum in Southern Italy between 2024 and 2025.
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