Puglia to Receive €789 Million for Solar Energy and Agrivoltaic Projects
Puglia generates 16% of Italy's renewable energy, primarily from biomass, biogas, and photovoltaics. The 'Facility Parco Agrisolare' decree allocates €789 million for solar installations on agricultural rooftops, promoting energy self-consumption without additional land use.
Grants up to 80% will be awarded through public notices by MASAF, with projects to be completed within 18 months. The initiative also supports asbestos removal, thermal insulation, and sustainable mobility charging stations.
Puglia produces 12.9% of Italy's photovoltaic energy and 26.4% of its wind energy, hosting over 110,000 solar plants. A study estimates that utilizing agricultural rooftops could yield 28,400 GWh of solar energy. Innovative projects like community agrivoltaic vineyards integrate winemaking with renewable energy.
