Renewable energy in Italy - statistics & facts
Stretching from the Alps across the Mediterranean Sea, Italy's diverse natural landscape has allowed for a range of renewable energy sources development. Recognized as a leader in renewable energy, Italy is one of the top-ranking countries in terms of installed renewable energy capacity worldwide. The country’s energy sector has transformed over the past decade as the total installed capacity of renewables has nearly doubled. As of 2023, the largest share of renewable electricity came from hydro facilities in the north of the country and solar photovoltaic plants.
By comparison, Italy’s hydropower production fell in 2022, a consequence of the drought that hit Europe that year.
Italy’s solar and wind energy boom
The growing trend in Italy’s renewable electricity generation corresponds to a boom in solar photovoltaic and wind energy installations throughout the country. Over the past 10 years, the country’s electricity production from photovoltaic sources has grown by over 40 percent, making it one of the countries with the largest solar photovoltaic capacity in the European Union. Wind energy production in Italy has experienced a similar increase, growing by over 55 percent between 2013 and 2023.By comparison, Italy’s hydropower production fell in 2022, a consequence of the drought that hit Europe that year.
