Italy adds 2.61 GW of solar capacity in first half of 2026

Italy deployed 2.61 GW of solar in the first six months of 2026, bringing its cumulative photovoltaic capacity to 46.8 GW as the country continues rapid renewable energy expansion.

First covered Sep 7, 2026 · 6:27 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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19d PV Magazine Italy deploys 2.61 GW of solar in H1 — Italy added 2.9 GW of renewable energy capacity in the first half of 2026, with solar accounting for 2.6 GW.

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