If Italian People elect Renewable Energy
13 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
in laws, codes, and regulations Tags: 2011, energy, energy saving, Italy, nuclear power, photovoltaic, referendum, renewables, solar, sustainability
It is with deep joy that we report here the results of the referendum that just finished today in Italy.
With the highest voter turnout in the last 15 years (for a referendum), the Italian People decided to cancel decisions made by the Berlusconi Government, which now seems even closer to imploding.
‘Quarto Conto Energia’ (Fourth Energy Bill) Extends but Cuts Italian Feed-In Tariffs
06 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in laws, codes, and regulations Tags: energy bill, energy legislation, feed-in tariffs, grid, Italian law, Italy, photovoltaics, renewables, solar, tax incentives
The draft of the ‘Quarto Conto Energia’ (Fourth Energy Bill) was approved by the Council of Ministers this week. The bill replaces the ‘Terzo Conto Energia’ (Third Energy Bill) instead of extending until August 31, which was what had been anticipated. The new bill will govern photovoltaic systems installed in Italy from June 1, 2011. More
‘Gli Italiani e il Solare’ (Italians and Solar Technology) | Report for 2010
15 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
in energy and environment Tags: energy, energy politics, Italy, photovoltaic, renewables, research, solar, survey, sustainability, wind
Last Wednesday, at the opening event for EcoMondo in Rimini, the study “Gli Italiani e il Solare” (Italians and Solar Technology) was presented. It was commissioned by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Italia and executed via a phone survey of about 8,000 Italians by IPR Marketing. More
Renewable Resources in Italy | GSE Report for 2009
05 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
in energy and environment Tags: burden-sharing, economic crisis, energy, energy consumption, GSE, installed power, Italy, renewables, report, Russels
The Italian GSE, ‘Gestore Servizi Energetica’ (Energy Services Manager), has just published a report for their 2009 data. The document’s release is downloadable in Italian from their website (Dati e Pubblicazioni Informative). According to the report, 2009 saw an increase of installed power of +11% over 2008 (26,500 MW), and an increase in the total output of +19% (69,300 GWh). More
