EUPD Research Conference Session | Decarbonizing Italy’s Electricity: The Role of Solar Photovoltaics in the Commercial and Industrial Sector
Decarbonizing Italy’s Electricity: The Role of Solar Photovoltaics in the Commercial and Industrial Sector
March 6, 2025 |4:15 PM – 5:45 PM | Energy Transition Arena (B2), Rimini Expo Centre
Italy’s commercial and industrial consumers account for 56% of national electricity demand, led by commercial services (38%), iron and steel production (7%), and food and beverage (6%). In 2023, renewables generated 45% of Italy’s electricity, with solar and wind contributing 21%.
Solar photovoltaic installations have grown rapidly, particularly in the commercial and industrial sector, which expanded from 650 megawatts in 2020 to 5.2 gigawatts by 2023. This growth is driven by ambitious targets—79 gigawatts of photovoltaic capacity by 2030—rising energy prices, and supportive policies like simplified permitting and fiscal incentives. Although regulatory barriers, especially around land use and approvals for large projects, remain challenges, this sector is expected to lead Italy’s photovoltaic growth, with 6.7 gigawatts projected for 2024, nearly half from commercial and industrial installations.
This conference session will explore key trends, regulatory dynamics, and the future role of solar photovoltaics in driving Italy’s energy transition in the commercial and industrial sector.
Conference Program
4:15 PM | Italian Solar Market Trends & Opportunities in 2025 and Beyond: Exclusive Insights from Installers
Speaker: Saif Islam, Senior Consultant, EUPD Research
4:30 PM | The Photovoltaic Roof: A Strategic Asset for a Company
Speaker: Demis Tamburini, Board Member, Federazione ANIE
4:45 PM | C&I Applications in Action: Real-world Case Studies to Empower Italy
Speaker: Edoardo Pulvirenti, Sales Manager Italy, JA Solar
4:55PM | Commercial and industrial (C&I) ESS solution
Speaker: Samuele Illiano, Solution Manager & Sales Engineer, SolaX Power
5:05 PM | The Turning Point in the Solar Industry: The Added Value of Software and Integration
Speaker: Idilio Ciuffarella, Business Development Manager, EcoFlow
5:15 PM | Hail Class and Snow Loads in Times of Climate Change
Speaker: Michael Andreas Heilig, CEO, SwissWatt One AG
5:30 PM | Solar How to Improve Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Applications of Solar Energy
Speaker: Nicole Yang, Global Marketing Director, ZNSHINE
5:45 PM | Closing Remarks
We look forward to an engaging session and to meeting with you in Rimini!
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