What is concentrated solar power in Italy?

Italy currently maintains various concentrated solar power (CSP) projects. Concentrated solar power plants concentrate solar energy into single points of collection with, for instance, mirrors, to maximise energy capture. Four types of CSP technologies are currently available on the market.

Will Italy have 55% of its power come from renewables?

Italy's National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) set a target of having 55% of its power generation come from renewables by 2030, including a 52 GW solar capacity target in which residential and commercial solar installations will have a large part.

How much solar energy does Italy produce a day?

The entire nation of Italy retains high potential for solar energy production, ranging from 3.6 kWh per square meter per day in the Po river plain to 5.4kWh per square meter per day in Sicily. Installed capacity in Italy was less than 100 MW before 2008.

Who is Enel Green Power?

Founded in 2008 and operating in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania, and Africa, Enel Green Power develops and manages activities for the generation of energy from renewable sources. Founded in 2010, RTR Energy is an independent company that manages 134 solar plants throughout Italy.

How much does Conto Energia cost?

The first Conto Energia resulted in the relatively small amount of 163 MW of new PV installations, perhaps because solar power was still in its infancy in 2005. In 2007, The second Conto Energia resulted in a massive increase of 6,791 MW of new PVs at an annual cost of €3.27 billion, and was the most costly scheme.