The €262 million MASE program supports solar PV, solar thermal, and storage systems for business self-consumption
Grants target projects in industrial and commercial areas across 7 regions in Southern Italy
Excess energy fed into the grid will help finance the Energy Income Fund for low-income families
The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) in Italy has launched a €262 million funding window to support businesses installing solar energy systems for self-consumption. The initiative aims to help the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment reduce energy costs for companies while addressing grid stability.
Funding will be available for the installation of distributed energy systems, including solar PV and solar thermal systems, as well as energy storage. Projects in industrial, manufacturing, and commercial areas located in municipalities with over 5,000 inhabitants will receive incentives in the form of non-repayable grants.
Funds will come from the National Research, Innovation, and Competitiveness Program for the Green and Digital Transition 2021-2027 (PNRIC).
Support will be available for such projects in Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, and Sicily regions in Southern Italy. Surplus energy can be fed into the grid and will help fund the Energy Income Fund, which is a government program that pays for solar panels for low-income families.
“By opening the PNRIC counter, we are taking a concrete step forward for businesses looking to invest in photovoltaics and reduce their energy costs,” said MASE Minister Gilberto Pichetto. “This measure supports the energy transition, strengthens the competitiveness of the production system, and contributes, through the dedicated withdrawal mechanism, to funding the National Energy Income Fund, thus also supporting vulnerable families.”
MASE opened the funding round for applications on December 3, 2025. Submissions through the GSE will be admitted till March 3, 2026.
