#Italy

Italy’s energy agency says upcoming FerX auctions in 2026 and 2027 will allocate 10 gigawatts of photovoltaic capacity and 16 gigawatts of wind, signaling a major new procurement push as Rome finalizes approval with the

Italian authorities say seven photovoltaic companies controlled by a German operator allegedly evaded more than €60 million in taxes and improperly obtained over €33 million in state incentives.

Rome is passing on an EU mechanism that could have unlocked roughly €12 billion in extra defense spending, choosing instead to focus on energy bills, inflation, and fiscal credibility ahead of elections.

Italy connected 1,439 MW of new photovoltaic capacity in the first quarter of 2026, with commercial and industrial demand rising even as residential and utility-scale segments weakened.

Turkey’s Havelsan is teaming with VN Maritime and Piloda Defence to coproduce hybrid and unmanned surface vessels in Italy, targeting an initial purchase order in the first half of 2026.

Italy is moving toward a formal acquisition of Turkish Bayraktar TB3 combat drones, a step that would make it the first European operator of the carrier-capable platform outside Turkey.

Italy refused a request for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to stop at Sigonella, underscoring the legal and political constraints shaping allied support for the Iran war.

Italy’s regulator has backed a proposal to target 16 GWh of storage capacity in the 2029 MACSE auction, while warning that final volumes should reflect changing market conditions.