Italy rejects 468 MW of solar projects while approving 272 MW

Italy's government declined a majority of proposed solar and agrivoltaic developments across four southern regions, signaling potential tightening in permitting even as it approved a smaller slate of projects.

First covered Oct 30, 2026 · 1:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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12d PV Magazine Italian government rejects 468 MW of solar projects — Italy has rejected 10 solar and agrivoltaic projects totaling around 468 MW while approving five projects with a combined capacity of 272 MW.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-30 (#2)

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