Solar & wind farm atlas · Southern Europe
Solar & wind farms in Italy
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Italy tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
15.8 GW
#18 of 222 countries
Solar PV + CSP
5.4 GW
#21 worldwide
Onshore wind
10.4 GW
#14 for wind
Offshore wind
30 MW
operating
Under construction
1.2 GW
planned: 57.9 GW
Facilities tracked
1,667
all statuses
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Solar PVOnshore windOffshore windCSPBuilding / planned
Italy has 15.8 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 1,667 tracked facilities, ranking #18 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 10.4 GW (66% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 5.4 GW.
Offshore wind contributes 30 MW; Italy is one of the few countries with offshore wind farms in operation.
The pipeline is substantial: 1.2 GW under construction and 57.9 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 374% of today’s operating fleet.
About 1.7 GW (11%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2011, with 1.3 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Apulia (1.5 GW), Campania (1.5 GW), Sicily (1.2 GW).
See also: Italy energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Italy
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campania (Baywa) wind farm | Onshore wind | 141 MW | 2015 | Campania | BayWa R.E. AG |
| Buddusò-Alà Dei Sardi wind farm | Onshore wind | 138 MW | 2011 | Sardinia | Renantis UK Ltd |
| Ulassai wind farm | Onshore wind | 126 MW | 2005 | Sardinia | Saras Group SpA |
| Troia solar farm | Solar PV | 103 MW | 2020 | Troia, Apulia | Iren Energia SpA |
| Mineo Militello Vizzini wind park | Onshore wind | 101 MW | 2024 | Sicily | ERG SpA |
| Monte Grighine wind farm | Onshore wind | 99 MW | 2009 | — | EDF Renewables |
| Fossa Del Lupo wind farm | Onshore wind | 98 MW | 2011 | Calabria | ERG SpA |
| Isola di Capo Rizzuto wind farm | Onshore wind | 96 MW | 2009 | — | Vent 1 Capo Rizzuto SRL |
| Portoscuso wind farm | Onshore wind | 90 MW | 2011 | Portescusi/Portoscuso, Sardinia | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Trino Solar | Solar PV | 88 MW | 2024 | Piedmont | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Torre Antonacci solar farm | Solar PV | 86 MW | 2020 | Puglia | Margeruite Fund |
| Ariano wind farm | Onshore wind | 84 MW | 2024 | Ariano, Avellino | Web Windenergie AG |
| Lercara Friddi wind farm | Onshore wind | 84 MW | — | — | Alpiq AG |
| Rocca Rossa (Alpiq) wind farm | Onshore wind | 84 MW | 2011 | Lercara Friddi, Sicily | Alpiq AG |
| Tula wind farm | Onshore wind | 84 MW | 2003 | Sardinia | Enel Green Power SpA |
| San Sostene wind farm | Onshore wind | 80 MW | 2009 | Calabria | Renantis UK Ltd |
| Savignano Irpino wind farm | Onshore wind | 76 MW | 2011 | Campania | Tozzi Sud SpA |
| Bonorva wind farm | Onshore wind | 74 MW | 2011 | Sardinia | EDF Renewables |
| Francofonte wind farm | Onshore wind | 72 MW | 2007 | Francofonte, Sicily | — |
| Gravina di Puglia wind farm | Onshore wind | 72 MW | 2013 | Gravina in Puglia, Bari | Fri-El SpA |
| Sant Agata wind farm | Onshore wind | 72 MW | — | Sant'Agata di Puglia | Fri-El SpA |
| Sant’Agata Di Puglia (EDF) wind farm | Onshore wind | 72 MW | 2007 | Apulia | EDF Renewables |
| Emmezeta Solar Park Rovigo | Solar PV | 70 MW | 2010 | Veneto | First Reserve Corp |
| Pontinia solar farm | Solar PV | 70 MW | 2023 | Lazio | Cero Generation |
| Andretta - Bisaccia wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2005 | Campania | Edison SpA |
| Campidano (Alerion) wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2008 | Campidano, Medio Campidano | Alerion Clean Power |
| Campidano (EDF) wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2008 | Arbus, South Sardinia | EDF Renewables |
| Ennese wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2008 | Ramacca, Catania | Alpiq AG |
| Sant'Alessandro wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2022 | — | EDPR Renewable Energy Sources of Greece 1 Sole Proprietorshi |
| Mazara del Vallo solar farm | Solar PV | 66 MW | — | Mazara del Vallo | ENGIE SA |
| Sant'Agata wind farm | Onshore wind | 66 MW | — | Apulia | CEF 2 Wind Energy |
| Trapani Salemi wind farm | Onshore wind | 66 MW | — | Salemi, Trapani | Engie Rinnovabili SpA |
| Winbis wind farm | Onshore wind | 66 MW | 2012 | Campania | Edison SpA |
| Nebrodi wind farm | Onshore wind | 64 MW | 2011 | Raccuja, Sicily | CEF 3 Wind Energy SpA |
| Ascoli Satriano wind farm | Onshore wind | 62 MW | 2010 | Apulia | ERG SpA |
| Tursi E Colobraro wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2017 | Tursi, Matera | PLT Energia SRL |
| Vrg Wind 030 wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2009 | Prizzi E Corleone, Siciliy | Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture SGR SpA |
| Vrg Wind 070 wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2010 | Cortale | Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture SGR SpA |
| Rocca Rossa (Moncada) wind farm | Onshore wind | 58 MW | 2008 | Sclafani Bagni, Sicily | Moncada Energy Group |
| San Martino In Pensillis (Alerion) wind farm | Onshore wind | 58 MW | 2010 | San Martino In Pensillis, Campobasso | Alerion Clean Power |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zefiro Vento offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 3.2 GW | — | Sardinia |
| Med Wind wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.8 GW | 2027 | Sicily |
| Hexicon Puglia 1 floating offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 2 GW | — | Puglia |
| Sardinia North East floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 2 GW | — | Sardinia |
| Nereus Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.8 GW | — | — |
| Abruzzo 1 floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.7 GW | 2027 | Abruzzo |
| Sardinia South 1 wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.6 GW | — | Sardinia |
| Brindisi 2.0 wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.4 GW | — | Puglia |
| Sardinia North West wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.4 GW | — | Sardinia |
| Messapia wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | — | Puglia |
| Odra Energia wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | — | — |
| Sicily South wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.2 GW | — | Sicily |
| Kailia Energia wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.2 GW | — | Puglia |
| Hexicon Puglia 2 floating offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1.2 GW | — | Puglia |
| Krimisa Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | — | Calabria |
| Barium Bay floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | — | Puglia |
| Elymo wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | Sicily |
| Sicilia A wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Sicily |
| San Pietro Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | — |
| Poseidon wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Sardinia |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Italy?
The largest operating solar facility in Italy in this dataset is Troia solar farm (Troia, Apulia), with about 103 MW, in operation since 2020.
What is the largest wind farm in Italy?
The largest operating wind facility is Campania (Baywa) wind farm (Campania), at about 141 MW, operating since 2015.
How much solar capacity does Italy have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 5.4 GW in operation in Italy (#21 worldwide in this atlas), plus 1.2 GW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Italy have?
10.4 GW of wind farms are operating (10.4 GW onshore, 30 MW offshore), ranking #14 in this atlas, with 13 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Italy?
1,667 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 1,250 solar PV, 352 onshore wind, 58 offshore wind and 7 concentrated solar.
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Nearby countries
Spain 66.6 GWGreece 11.4 GWPortugal 9.3 GWCroatia 1.4 GWBosnia and Herzegovina 784 MWSerbia 783 MWNorth Macedonia 513 MWAlbania 289 MWKosovo 152 MWMontenegro 135 MW