"According to the latest reports from Terna, the construction of renewable energy power plants is severely delayed, the result of years of political inaction. With the Umbria Energy Law, we will fill this gap through structural interventions to halt the spread of economic and social desertification and thus boost corporate competitiveness. This law is crucial for Umbria's energy future."
Regional Councillor for Environment and Energy Thomas De Luca commented on data compiled by Italia Solare on PV installations in the first half of this year.
In June, the nominal installed capacity of renewable energy power plants in Umbria fell 80 MW short of the mid-term target of 354 MW set by ministerial decree. "These data prompt us to reiterate the need to pass this law before September," De Luca added.
The councillor stated that the 20% reduction in the number of plants was due to projects by small and medium-sized enterprises. Specifically, these enterprises "prefer not to" because "they do not have the resources to take the risk of an investment jeopardized by a regulatory framework that is, to say the least, insane."
"Today, only large-scale projects proposed by groups with the financial resources to force local authorities to act are moving forward, with incalculable consequences. We have a responsibility to provide a clear framework, clarifying where plants can be built in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost, and where this cannot be done," the councillor insisted.
Councilor De Luca also blamed the government: "Minister Piketto Frattin announced that we would have a new decree by July, before the holidays, but there is still no sign that the government will comply with the ruling of the Lazio Regional Administrative Court. It's important to note that the ruling provides for 60 days until mid-May. We hope it arrives before Christmas, and we will organize it ourselves."
In July, the Umbria Regional Council approved the "Act of Urgent Measures for the Energy Transition and Protection of the Umbrian Landscape," also known as the "Suitable Areas Law." The law supports the construction of small and medium-sized distributed power plants, identifies Communities of Renewable Energy (CERs) as the cornerstone of this system, and declares any area designated for CERs as a suitable area.
"According to the latest reports from Terna, the construction of renewable energy power plants is severely delayed, the result of years of political inaction. With the Umbria Energy Law, we will fill this gap through structural interventions to halt the spread of economic and social desertification and thus boost corporate competitiveness. This law is crucial for Umbria's energy future."
Regional Councillor for Environment and Energy Thomas De Luca commented on data compiled by Italia Solare on PV installations in the first half of this year.
In June, the nominal installed capacity of renewable energy power plants in Umbria fell 80 MW short of the mid-term target of 354 MW set by ministerial decree. "These data prompt us to reiterate the need to pass this law before September," De Luca added.
The councillor stated that the 20% reduction in the number of plants was due to projects by small and medium-sized enterprises. Specifically, these enterprises "prefer not to" because "they do not have the resources to take the risk of an investment jeopardized by a regulatory framework that is, to say the least, insane."
"Today, only large-scale projects proposed by groups with the financial resources to force local authorities to act are moving forward, with incalculable consequences. We have a responsibility to provide a clear framework, clarifying where plants can be built in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost, and where this cannot be done," the councillor insisted.
Councilor De Luca also blamed the government: "Minister Piketto Frattin announced that we would have a new decree by July, before the holidays, but there is still no sign that the government will comply with the ruling of the Lazio Regional Administrative Court. It's important to note that the ruling provides for 60 days until mid-May. We hope it arrives before Christmas, and we will organize it ourselves."
In July, the Umbria Regional Council approved the "Act of Urgent Measures for the Energy Transition and Protection of the Umbrian Landscape," also known as the "Suitable Areas Law." The law supports the construction of small and medium-sized distributed power plants, identifies Communities of Renewable Energy (CERs) as the cornerstone of this system, and declares any area designated for CERs as a suitable area.
