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EC allows Italy to extend EUR 1.7bn in state aid to agrivoltaics

The European Commission (EC) has given the go-ahead to Italy for its EUR-1.7-billion (USD 1.82bn) state aid scheme targeting dual-use projects combining solar power generation and agricultural activities, better known as agrivoltaic plants.

read more... 13/11/2023

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Consortium to speed up development of lead-cooled SMRs

Five partners from Belgium, Italy, Romania and the USA have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development, demonstration and commercialisation of lead-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs).

read more... 10/11/2023

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Amid divisions, Italy delays decree aimed at boosting energy security

Italy has failed to approve a decree aimed at promoting the country's energy security, two government officials said on Monday, signalling internal disagreements within the coalition.

read more... 24/10/2023

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Qatar signs 27-year gas supply deal with Italy's Eni

State-owned QatarEnergy said on Monday it would supply Italy's Eni with gas for 27 years, following similar deals this month to supply the Netherlands via Shell and France through TotalEnergies.

read more... 23/10/2023

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Italy weighs auto incentive scheme to cut Chinese EV price advantage

Italy is considering new incentives for car purchases that would factor in carbon emissions in the manufacturing and distribution process, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on Monday, a way of protecting its industry against Chinese imports.

read more... 03/10/2023

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