What makes an RTB solar project in Italy
An RTB project, or ready-to-build project, is one that can move to construction once financing and the EPC contract are in place. In Italy the RTB stage is normally defined by a set of documents rather than by a single certificate:
- Permit granted: a PAS that has become effective or an Autorizzazione Unica (AU), under the regimes reorganised by Legislative Decree 190/2024, plus any environmental screening or VIA where required. See permitted projects.
- Grid connection secured: an STMG issued by Terna or by the distributor and accepted by the producer under the TICA rules, with the connection solution and its cost defined.
- Land rights: a registered surface right (DDS) or ownership of the land, consistent with the permitted layout.
- Constraints checked: urban planning, landscape and environmental constraints addressed in the permit.
- Design ready for EPC: a project mature enough to obtain construction offers.
For a full definition and checklist, read what RTB means in solar.
RTB, late-stage and turnkey: three ways in
Not every RTB solar opportunity looks the same, and the pipeline reflects that.
RTB projects
Authorised projects, usually transferred through the sale of the SPV or through an asset deal. You choose your EPC and manage construction.
Late-stage projects
Projects that are close to RTB but still miss something, for example a PAS filed but not yet approved, or land still under option. They are shared anyway, with the missing items clearly indicated, so you can price the residual risk. See late-stage solar projects.
Turnkey plants
You buy the plant built by an EPC, ready for connection or close to it. This option reduces construction effort on your side. See turnkey solar plants.
What an RTB teaser contains
Each project in the pipeline is recorded with the same standard fields, so you can compare RTB solar projects in Italy on a common basis:
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Power | Drives the match with your MW range |
| STMG cost | Weight of the connection on total capex |
| Estimated days to connection | Indicates when revenues can start |
| Land under DDS or for sale, with costs | Defines land structure and cash needs |
| Development cost | Basis for the price discussion |
| PAS filed / PAS approved | Shows the real permit status |
The teaser is anonymous. Location details, documents and counterparties are disclosed after the NDA.
Who sells RTB solar projects in Italy
RTB solar projects in Italy for sale come from different sources: independent developers who prefer to exit at the RTB stage, technical studios that developed projects for landowners, companies rebalancing their portfolio and EPC contractors that hold authorised projects. Each source has its own habits in how files are prepared. Pipeline.Solar brings them into the same format, runs a preliminary screening and sends you only what is consistent with your mandate. Opportunities depend on the projects available at the time, so the flow of RTB projects varies by region, size and technology.
Set the power you are looking for
Matching is based on the power of the single plant. In your reserved area you set a minimum and maximum in MW, and you receive a teaser only when an RTB project falls inside that range. If you look for a portfolio of RTB projects, set the range for each plant, not the total. You also choose regions, technologies (ground-mounted PV, agrivoltaic, BESS, hybrid) and structures (SPV share deal, asset deal).
Every teaser is checked and sent manually by our staff from deal@pipeline.solar. No automatic mailings and no newsletters. Set your MW range to start receiving RTB opportunities.
From RTB teaser to closing
When an RTB project interests you, you sign the NDA and, where foreseen, a scouting agreement. You access the data room, your advisors run the technical, legal and grid due diligence, and you negotiate directly with the project owner. Pipeline.Solar performs a preliminary screening of the data and coordinates access to documents; it does not perform the due diligence for you. The price of an RTB project depends on the connection cost and timing, land structure, permit quality, irradiation, expected capex and available contracts such as FER X; see solar project valuation.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you only work with ready-to-build projects?
No. RTB is the stage most investors ask for, but the pipeline also covers greenfield co-development, late-stage projects, brownfield plants waiting for connection and plants in operation. You choose the stages in your search criteria.
Are RTB projects offered on an exclusive basis?
Exclusivity is not granted by default. It can be discussed case by case with the project owner, for a defined period and usually after the NDA and a first review of the data room.
Is it mandatory to use a specific EPC contractor?
In most RTB deals you are free to appoint your own EPC. Some projects are offered together with an EPC, or as turnkey plants, and this is stated in the teaser.
How long does it take to connect an RTB project?
It depends on the grid works required, the voltage level, the authorisation of the network works and the grid operator schedule. The teaser reports the estimated days to connection declared for each project.