Italy's Renewable Energy Aid Plan

The European Commission has approved Italy’s €23 billion state aid program to accelerate renewable electricity deployment through long-term Contracts for Difference.

The scheme is designed to support large additions of onshore wind, solar, hydropower, and sewage gas capacity while aligning with EU clean industrial and decarbonization policy. Its structure aims to provide investment certainty, limit overcompensation, and reduce Italy’s dependence on imported fossil fuels.