Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in autorizzazione impianti per 569 MW

The Friuli-Venezia Giulia region has received authorization for 569 MW of new renewable energy installations between January 2021 and December 2030, as part of the national goal set by the Ministry of the Environment. This goal aims for an additional 80 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 compared to December 2020. The update on the situation, compiled by the offices of the Servizio Transizione Energetica, shows that the region has authorized photovoltaic power (ground-based installations) of 1,232.5 MW as of July 20, 2026.

There is still 569 MW of authorized power pending authorization. In Terna's latest report on the electric system, the net change in installed capacity from January 2021 to July 2026 in Friuli-Venezia Giulia amounted to 1,003 MW, exceeding the target of 689 MW. This indicates that the region has surpassed its target by 314 MW. The region is among those that have installed capacity at or above the set pace.

The authorized capacity currently accounts for 51% of the 2030 target and 130% of the intermediate target for December 2026, which is set at 772 MW. According to the region, it appears reasonable to expect the achievement, and possibly the exceeding, of the Pniec (National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan) objective by 2030, taking into account the authorized powers and those under construction.

Some authorized installations relate to specific uses, such as the Hydrogen Hub Trieste, the first green hydrogen production plant in the region with a 5 MW generator and a 4.8 MW connected photovoltaic system. The Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste center began construction of its 4.8 MW photovoltaic system on a previously unused cave for environmental restoration in 2026.

With 569 MW of authorized installations still pending authorization, it is easy to see how the 2030 goal could be surpassed if all are constructed successfully. The region has adopted a regulatory framework that aims for climate neutrality by 2045, leading to scenarios that project 3.3 GW of capacity by 2030, exceeding the 1,960 MW of new capacity installation anticipated.

Additional photovoltaic and agrivoltaic installations must be authorized and completed by 2030, as the wind projects in the national plan are difficult to locate due to wind and terrain conditions in the region.