Italy’s renewable energy push stalls in 2025

Italy’s green transition has hit a major setback this year. New data from Legambiente shows a sharp slowdown in renewable energy development, raising concerns about the country’s ability to meet its 2030 climate goals.

Italy’s renewable energy sector is experiencing one of its toughest years in over a decade. According to a new report presented at the XVIII Forum QualEnergia, the rollout of clean-energy systems has significantly weakened in 2025 after years of strong growth.

From January to October, the number of new renewable installations — including solar, wind, and other clean-energy systems — dropped by 27% compared to the same period in 2024. The slowdown affects not only the number of projects but also the total installed capacity, signaling a broader loss of momentum.

Legambiente highlights that Community Renewable Energy initiatives, once seen as a key driver of local green production, are also struggling. Bureaucratic delays, lack of incentives, and uncertainty around regulations are among the factors weighing on the sector.

The environmental group warns that Italy is now falling further behind its 2030 targets for clean energy set under the “aree idonee” decree, which aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable infrastructure.

After reaching more than 2 million active renewable energy installations in recent years, Italy’s green revolution appears to have hit an unexpected brake—raising concerns about the country’s ability to stay on track with European climate commitments.