Italy's grid operators project solar capacity to triple to 137 GW by 2040

Italy's Terna and Snam forecast installed solar PV will nearly double from 43.5 GW today to 82.3 GW by 2030, then reach as high as 137 GW by 2040, alongside significant growth in storage and grid interconnection.

First covered Oct 12, 2026 · 10:19 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d PV Magazine Italy’s solar capacity could reach 137 GW by 2040, grid operators say — Italy's installed solar PV capacity is expected to increase from 43.5 GW at the end of 2025 to 82.3 GW by 2030, before reaching between 114 GW and 137 GW by…

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