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Italy solar power production hit new record in 2025, Terna says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Quick Summary
In 2025, Italy's solar power production hit a record 44.3 TWh, a 25% increase from 2024, while renewables covered 41% of demand.
Italy Achieves Record Solar Power Production of 44.3 TWh in 2025
Italy's Renewable Energy Landscape
MILAN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Italian solar power production rose 25% last year compared with 2024 to a new record of 44.3 terawatt hours (TWh), the country's power grid operator Terna said on Wednesday.
Hydroelectric and Wind Power Trends
Hydroelectric output, after a bumper 2024, dropped 21% and wind power was slightly down. Overall, power generation from renewables covered 41% of Italian demand, down from 42%.
Growth in Green Energy Capacity
Italy added 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity last year compared with 7.5 GW in 2024, in a sign that the country needs to quicken the roll-out of renewables to meet its decarbonisation targets for 2030.
Electricity Consumption and Imports
Overall electricity consumption was flat last year to 311.3 TWh, with imports covering around 15%.
Battery Storage Developments
Battery storage capacity increased by 1.7 GW to reach nearly 18 GW of capacity, Terna added.
(Reporting by Francesca Landini, editing by Alvise Armellini)
Key Takeaways
- •Italy's solar power production reached 44.3 TWh in 2025.
- •Renewables covered 41% of Italy's power demand.
- •Green energy capacity grew by 7.2 GW in 2025.
- •Battery storage capacity increased by 1.7 GW.
- •Hydroelectric output dropped by 21% after 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions about Italy solar power production hit new record in 2025, Terna says
1What is solar power?
Solar power is energy harnessed from sunlight using solar panels or other technologies to convert sunlight into electricity.
2What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources that are replenished over time, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
3What is battery storage?
Battery storage refers to systems that store energy for later use, allowing for the management of energy supply and demand.
4What is hydroelectric power?
Hydroelectric power is electricity generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water, typically from rivers or dams.
5What is green energy capacity?
Green energy capacity refers to the total amount of energy that can be produced from renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro.
