Yesterday in Milan, three members of VOLT Infrastructure‘s management team participated in LookOut48 Q1.26 | Dancing in the Rain, the industry event organised by elemens dedicated to regulatory developments and prospects for renewable energy in Italy.

The discussion focused on the corrective decree DL 175/2025, with particular attention to the reduction of the role of PAS, the strengthening of the Single Authorisation (AU), the updating of the rules for suitable and ordinary areas, and the possible development trajectories of the BESS market.

Elemens presented an analysis describing a renewable energy sector that is growing steadily but becoming increasingly structured, selective and quality-oriented. Authorisation volumes for photovoltaics are on the rise, supported by more functional national processes, while battery storage systems are taking on a strategic role on a significant scale. Recent regulatory developments — from suitable areas to agrivoltaics and authorisation processes — are redefining project development and evaluation criteria.

The picture that emerges is not one of a slowdown, but of a maturing market. With the evolution of regulations and greater visibility on grid constraints, value is increasingly shifting to execution: site quality, grid access, soundness of the authorisation strategy and actual project feasibility.

Looking ahead, ARERA’s revision of the TICA rules represents a key step in addressing the issue of “virtual saturation”, promoting the development of concrete and feasible projects without compromising the attractiveness of investments in Italy and the EU.

Overall, Italy remains a dynamic and competitive market for photovoltaics and storage systems, where experience, knowledge of the territory and discipline in development are key factors.

It was a stimulating discussion, rich in ideas.
Thanks to the speakers and the elemens team — especially Tommaso Barbetti and Andrea Marchisio.