What is a life cycle assessment of photovoltaic electricity production in Italy?

This study presents a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of photovoltaic (PV) electricity production in Italy based on the composition of the current and future Italian PV scenario. Using detailed and site-specific data, the actual composition of the Italian mix of PV technologies at the end of 2022 and those expected for 2030 were defined.

Does photovoltaic electricity production in Italy have environmental performance?

Conclusions The environmental performances of the photovoltaic electricity production in Italy by current and future Italian PV scenario were assessed applying Life Cycle Assessment methodology.

How big is the PV market in Italy in 2023?

As well as in 2022, small plants are mainly defining the Italian PV market, where around 95% of the number of commissioned plants in 2023 have a capacity below 20 kW. Even in the last year, however, large photovoltaic systems were also installed in market parity.

What is the growth of PV market in Italy?

All 2023 figures show the important growth of PV market in Italy. It Is important to highlight that out of around the installed capacity of 5,2 GW, more than 80% is installed on buildings (BAPV and/or BIPV) following the booming effects of tax deduction schemes and of the rising energy prices.

How much land can be used for agriculture & photovoltaics in Italy?

It is estimated that between 50,000 and 70,000 hectares – amounting to 0.4 to 0.6 percent of the land used for agriculture – could be transformed for dual use for agriculture and photovoltaics in the country. As it stands, Italy currently includes agricultural PV installations with a total capacity of 19 GW in its environmental impact assessment.

Who contributed to the Italian photovoltaic market report?

This report received valuable contributions from several stakeholders and experts of Italian photovoltaic (hereafter, PV) market: entrepreneurs, manufacturers of PV modules and other components, installers, Architecture School University IUAV of Venice, Nomisma Energia, and others. They all provided data and views included in this report.