Solarplaza Summit | Italy

Navigating change in Italy's solar & storage transition

Energy Storage | Standalone & co-located BESS | Financing options

Join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the leading C-suite & senior-level international gathering for the Italian utility-scale PV & BESS market. This summit takes place on July 9, 2026, in Rome at the Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA. The Italian solar market is experiencing rapid growth, with over 38 GW installed capacity, and faces evolving challenges in policy and grid integration. This event is your premier business-focused platform to address the commercial realities shaping project deployment and investment performance.

The 2026 agenda is built around actionable insights and forward-looking perspectives to support informed investment and development decisions. Topics include BESS business models, financing & bankability, policy & permitting realities, and market growth and key trends.

Renowned for its high concentration of C-suite attendees, the summit offers a curated environment where strategic partnerships are formed and market-leading strategies are shared. Join us today and position yourself at the forefront of Italy's next phase of solar and energy storage growth!

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Meet our Advisory board

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

Paolo Rocco Viscontini

Cristina Brandozzi

Stefano Cavriani

Alessandro Migliorini

Roxana Serban

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

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Attendees

25+

Speakers

20+

Partners

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Speakers

Paolo Rocco Viscontini - ITALIA SOLARE

Paolo Rocco Viscontini

President

Tiziano Caizzi - BW ESS

Tiziano Caizzi

Investment Manager

Stefano Cavriani - EGO Energy

Stefano Cavriani

Founder & Director

Alessandro Migliorini - European Energy

Alessandro Migliorini

Director Country Manager Italy

Cristina Brandozzi - ENGIE

Cristina Brandozzi

Head of Origination Renewables & Batteries

Roxana Serban - Encavis

Roxana Serban

Project Development Manager, Investment

Shake up our line-up with your speaker nominations!

We seek diverse industry voices to help craft impactful events. If you're an expert or know one, reach out! We especially welcome nominations of women and underrepresented groups.


Program Overview

Session 1

Spotlight on Italy: the solar & storage surge

Session 2

The utility-scale development framework

Session 3A

Maximizing cash flow amid volatility

Session 3B

Energy offtake: strategy & execution

Session 4

Leveling up Italian asset performance

Secure your spot!

Early registrations are rewarded through our 4-tiered ticket approach. Learn more about what's included in your ticket and which add-ons are available on our ticketing page.

Very Early Bird

Available: 1 Jan - 16 Mar

Local Ticket

€ 595

Local rates are available for organizations with headquarters in Italy .

International Ticket

€ 995

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Available: 17 Mar - 27 Apr

Local Ticket

€ 695

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€ 1095

Regular

Available: 28 Apr - 15 Jun

Local Ticket

€ 795

International Ticket

€ 1195

Late Bird

Available: 16 Jun - 9 Jul

Local Ticket

€ 995

International Ticket

€ 1295

Exclusive Buyer Discount: Apply Today!

Industry leaders like IPPs, developers, and investors can apply for a limited discount of up to 50%—apply before 6 July 2026!

Resources

Webinar

Navigating the evolving Italian PV & storage landscape – in conversation with ITALIA SOLARE

May 2025

Recordings

As the Italian renewable energy sector experiences a period of rapid evolution, staying informed on key regulatory and market developments is more...

Agrivoltaics Europe Italy

Data Analysis

Top 20 operational solar projects Italy 2025

April 2025

The Italian solar market has continued its second boom, building on strong momentum from previous years. After adding 5.3 GW of new capacity in 2023..

Solar Portfolios Solar PV Utility-scale Europe Italy

Article

The FER X transitional decree: Italy’s solar development booster

February 2025

The second half of 2024 was a turbulent period for Italy’s solar industry, with multiple policy and regulatory developments creating uncertainty for..

Legislation Europe Italy

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Italy 2024

August 2024

The 10th edition of Solarplaza Summit Italy was a milestone event, bringing together over 260 industry professionals and featuring more than 30...

Article

Webinar Q&A: With Paolo Rocco Viscontini (Italia Solare)

June 2024

On the 16th of May, we invited Paolo Rocco Viscontini, the president of Italia Solare, to share the Italian PV association's investment outlook...

Solar PV Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Utility-scale Italy

Webinar

Italia Solare's Investment Outlook: Trends and Opportunities in Italy's Solar Market

April 2024

Recordings

Join us on this webinar, lead by Paolo Rocco Viscontini, the President of Italia Solare, to get an immersive view of what lies ahead for the Italian..

Market Outlook Europe Italy

White Paper

Trends and Developments in the Italian Solar Market

March 2024

The Italian solar market has been reborn from its ashes over the last two years. While the country installed 2.5 GW of solar power in 2022, it has....

Market Overview Solar PV Italy

Press Release

The Right Toolbox for Pushing Italy Towards 80 GW of PV by 2030

January 2024

Solarplaza Summit Italy 2024 - Learn how storage, PPAs, and other advancements shape the future-proof Italian solar business model

Solar PV Storage Italy

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Italy 2023

August 2023

Download this post-show report to review the event in numbers, testimonials, visual impressions and more!

Solar PV Europe Italy

Webinar

Italia Solare Presents: The Latest Developments in the Italian Solar PV Market

May 2023

Recordings

Solarplaza is hosting a free webinar on June 1st, featuring Paolo Rocco Viscontini, the founder of the Italian solar association, Italia Solare.

Market Outlook Market Overview Solar Market Utility-scale Europe

White Paper

Solar in Italy: A Bright Future

April 2023

Reading this white paper will provide invaluable insights into Italy's solar industry, a must-read for anyone preparing for our Italian Summit in July

Solar Portfolios Soltec KINESIS Shell Group Alantra

Infographic

PV Market Overview Italy 2023

March 2023

Download our latest infographic to learn more about what lies ahead for Italian solar.

Market Outlook Market Overview Renewable Energy Targets Solar Market Europe

Webinar

Impact of Rising Inflation & Interest Rates on Italian PV Asset Pricing Dynamics

February 2023

Recordings

Watch the webinar recordings to discover the predictions and modeling scenarios for Italian PV assets in the short and medium run.

PPAs Pricing Dynamics Italy

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Italy 2022

September 2022

Download this post-show report to review the event in numbers, testimonials and visual impressions and more!

Webinar

The Italian Solar Belt Initiative Under the New Energy Decree

June 2022

Recordings

Watch the recordings of our recent webinar with Italia Solare's president, Paolo Rocco Viscontini, to learn about the impact of the revised decree.

Solar PV Utility-scale Legal advice ITALIA SOLARE Italy

Article

The Major Shifts in Italy’s Solar PV Market

May 2022

Last year, Italy installed nearly 1.5 GW of new renewable energy capacity, of which 886 MW came from new solar plants.

Hydrogen Solar PV Agrivoltaics Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Utility-scale

Data Analysis

Top 20 Operational Solar Projects Italy 2022

April 2022

What has made the Italian market the powerhouse that it is today?

Solar PV Asset Management Utility-scale Italy

Infographic

PV Market Overview Italy 2022

March 2022

Dig into Solarplaza's latest infographic to get a quick update of the most relevant numbers and facts related to the Italian PV market.

Solar PV Project Development Operations & Maintenance Utility-scale Financial advice

Video

A Close Look At The Development Of C&i Rooftop Solar Projects In Italy

January 2022

Discover more on the potential for large-scale solar rooftop development in the Italian PV market.

Rooftop Solar Solar PV Project Development Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Utility-scale

Article

How Repowering Could Help Italy Reach its Solar Targets

November 2021

Could repowering existing sites in Italy be a more sensible option to hit its target of net zero emissions by 2050?

Renewable Energy Targets Europe Italy

Post-Show Report

Solar Market Parity Italy 2021

October 2021

Download the post-show report to get a glimpse of the 2021 edition of our Italian event.

Article

Solar Market Parity Italy to Outline the Implications of the NRRP and Changing RE Landscape

April 2021

Legislation solar market parity Solar PV Project Development Asset Management

Webinar

The Role of PV in Italy under the PNRR

February 2021

Recordings

Legislation Solar PV Hydrogen Project Development Grid Operations

Article

New crisis, same struggles

June 2020

Solar PV Project Development Asset Management Utility-scale Fixed ground-mounted

White Paper

What happened to utility-scale solar projects in Italy?

April 2020

Utility-scale Financial advice Legal advice Italy

Article

A whole new world of transparency: long-term PPA prices now available for European market

June 2019

PPAs Market intelligence Pexapark Europe

Article

The global solar module leader's views on the Italian Solar Renaissance

May 2019

Solar PV Manufacturing Italy

Article

Large investor appetite in Italian solar market creates a financial nirvana for developers

May 2019

Renewable Energy Targets Project Development Utility-scale Market intelligence Italy

White Paper

Solar Renaissance in Italy

April 2019

Renewable Energy Targets Solar Auction solar market parity PPA PPA

Webinar

PPAs on the horizon: The opportunity for Italy

February 2019

Recordings

PPAs Market intelligence Italy

Webinar

Market & Grid Parity in Italy

May 2018

Recordings

Legislation solar market parity Subsidies Legal advice Italy
Pre-Conference Networking Event

Adèle Mixology Lounge

8 July 20:00 - 23:00
Hotel Splendide Royal - 8th Floor, Via di Porta Pinciana, 14 - 00187 Rome, Italy

Enjoy an exclusive networking dinner at Adèle Mixology Lounge. Solarplaza provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to connect and collaborate in Rome.

Event Venue

Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel

9 July 08:30 - 18:30
Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi, 5 - 00198 Rome, Italy

Enjoy the rich history of the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, as well as its superb location right next to the historic Borghese Gardens.

Accommodation

Looking for a place to stay during the event? Book your room directly via HotelPlanner.
Please note that accommodation is not included in your event registration. Book now!

Partners

Lead Partner
WHES
Lead Partner
Maxxen
Partner
Capalo AI
Partner
Clean Horizon
Exhibition Partner
FAAM
Exhibition Partner
Glint Solar
Strategic Partner
ITALIA SOLARE
Strategic Partner
SecondSol GmbH

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Domenica Rodà
Event Manager

For questions about the program and content of the event:

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Nicola Kopij Zanin
Freelance Project Manager

For questions about the program and content of the event:

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Alfonso de la Peña Flores
Business Developer

For questions regarding partnership opportunities:

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