Solar Project Pipeline Types Available in Italy
Italy offers a diversified and mature solar project pipeline, suitable for different investment profiles, risk appetites, and portfolio strategies.
Through Pipeline.Solar, investors gain structured access to Ready-to-Build (RTB), grid-secured, and greenfield photovoltaic projects across multiple regions.
Our role is not to promote speculative listings, but to facilitate verified, technically screened opportunities supported by local developers, landowners, and EPC-oriented partners.
Ready-to-Build (RTB) Solar Projects
RTB projects represent the most de-risked segment of the Italian solar market.
These assets have completed the permitting phase and are typically ready to enter construction within a short timeframe.
Key RTB Characteristics
- Final authorization issued (PAS or AU)
- Grid connection solution approved by the DSO (TICA accepted)
- Land secured via ownership or registered surface rights (DDS)
- Environmental and grid constraints already resolved
RTB portfolios are often attractive to institutional investors seeking short deployment timelines and higher visibility on CAPEX, EPC execution, and commissioning schedules.
Selected RTB opportunities are also published on ReadyToBuild.Solar, our dedicated platform for late-stage solar assets.
Grid-Secured Projects with Accepted TICA
A significant portion of the Italian pipeline consists of projects where the grid connection solution (TICA) has already been issued and accepted, while permitting is still ongoing.
These projects offer a balanced risk profile, allowing investors to enter earlier than RTB while benefiting from secured grid capacity, which is increasingly scarce in several regions.
Why Grid-Secured Assets Matter
- Reduced grid saturation risk
- Clear visibility on connection costs and timelines
- Opportunity to optimize layout and EPC strategy pre-construction
Pipeline.Solar actively screens grid-secured projects originating from sviluppo.solar and from private developer networks operating at regional level.
Greenfield Solar Development Opportunities
For investors with higher risk tolerance and longer investment horizons, greenfield solar projects in Italy still represent a meaningful opportunity.
These initiatives typically involve early-stage site identification, land agreements, and preliminary grid feasibility analysis, often before formal permitting.
Typical Greenfield Use Cases
- Portfolio aggregation strategies
- Co-development with local landowners
- Long-term merchant or hybrid PPA exposure
Greenfield projects introduced through Pipeline.Solar are never blind listings: each opportunity is supported by cadastral checks, zoning analysis, and preliminary grid logic, often leveraging expertise from Terreni.Solar and EPC.Solar.
How Investors Access the Pipeline
Access to detailed project documentation is granted only after execution of a mutual NDA and alignment on scouting or advisory terms.
This ensures confidentiality, quality control, and efficient deal flow for all parties involved.
Once aligned, investors receive structured data rooms, technical summaries, and direct introductions to the relevant development stakeholders.
FAQ
Q1. What types of solar projects are available through Pipeline.Solar?
RTB, grid-secured projects with accepted TICA, and selected greenfield developments across Italy.
Q2. Are grid connection costs already defined?
For RTB and grid-secured projects, connection costs and timelines are defined within the TICA documentation.
Q3. Can investors enter at different development stages?
Yes. Pipeline.Solar supports entry points from early development to construction-ready assets.
Q4. Is an NDA required to access project details?
Yes. All technical and commercial data is shared only after NDA execution.