Double the PNRR resources allocated to the agri-food sector

On November 24, 2023, the European Commission approved the restructuring of Italy’s PNRR. “Double the resources allocated to the agri-food sector. The EU Commission has approved the requests, and the financial allocation will increase from 3.68 to 6.53 billion euros. Additionally, the funds from the complementary national plan, amounting to 1.2 billion euros, will be added, bringing the total to approximately 8 billion euros: the largest economic allocation ever recorded for our nation’s primary asset.” This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida.

"Agrisolar Park': call for tenders 2024 expected

The measure Parco Agrisolare, which experienced an overbooking of applications, was particularly appreciated by the Commission, to the extent that it was implemented with an additional 850 million euros, increasing from 1.5 to 2.3 billion euros. A virtuous case of increasing the initial target set by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, in terms of installed capacity from renewable sources. The objective was even tripled, reaching over 1.3 gigawatts. These exceptional results are something we should be proud of,” adds Minister Francesco Lollobrigida.

The PNRR measure M2C1-I.2.2 “Parco Agrisolare” entails the selection and financing of interventions involving the implementation of photovoltaic systems to be installed on buildings used for production in the agricultural, livestock farming, and agro-industrial sectors. Expenses related to the installation of electric energy storage systems and/or electric charging devices for sustainable mobility and agricultural machinery are also considered eligible. Additionally, it allows complementary interventions for the refurbishment of buildings aimed at improving the energy efficiency of structures. The three targets of the measure consist of identifying beneficiary projects with a total value of financial resources allocated to investment equal to 30% in 2022, 50% in 2023, and 100% in 2024.

'Agrisolar Park' 2024: why choose Southenergy

Since 2008, Southenergy has been providing turnkey customized solutions aimed at enhancing renewable energy sources by leveraging what companies already possess: their rooftops. The specialization in the sector, physical presence in the territory, a company organization benefiting from highly qualified internal staff, and equipment and means of ownership to promptly manage the entire value chain in energy construction and management are Southenergy’s true strengths.

Many entrepreneurs have relied on Southenergy in the application for the “Parco Agrisolare” 2022 and 2023, and now they can finally benefit from non-repayable contributions of up to 80% to increase the strategic potential of their businesses.

CONTACT US TO SUBMIT YOUR FREE APPLICATION FOR THE “PARCO AGRISOLARE 2024” FACILITATION FOR YOUR COMPANY.

We will find the best technical solution, tailored to your company, within the scope of the “Parco Agrisolare” measure of the PNRR. From the feasibility study to the preliminary design, all the way to completing the contribution request procedure. We will take care of everything, at no cost to your company, assuming the responsibility of the preliminary project investment required for submitting the access proposal to the benefit.

"Agrisolar Park': a great opportunity for the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises

The effectiveness of the first two years of the “Parco Agrisolare” measure is evident from the associated data. The decree listing additional eligible recipients for funding (March 2024) shows a total number of allocated resources amounting to €1,137,466,336.696. The new aid scheme for the energy efficiency and solarization of agricultural, livestock, and agro-industrial buildings represents a significant step towards the sector’s energy sustainability and, simultaneously, an opportunity to reduce production costs for the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises. Here are some details regarding the measure.

Incentives for photovoltaics on agricultural roofs

The “Parco Agrisolare” measure involves the selection and funding of interventions that entail the purchase and installation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of buildings instrumental to the activities of beneficiary enterprises. Alongside the implementation of the photovoltaic system, expenses related to the installation of energy storage systems and/or electric charging devices for sustainable mobility and agricultural machinery are also considered eligible (within the limits set by the decree itself). In addition to these activities, one or more interventions for the requalification of buildings can be carried out to enhance the energy efficiency of the structures (such as the removal and disposal of asbestos from roofs, the implementation of roof insulation, and/or the installation of a ventilation system).

2023 budget and incentive recipients

Through the provision of a non-repayable grant of up to 80%, the investment aims to address climate and environmental objectives by contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation through the promotion of sustainable energy and energy efficiency.

An amount equal to at least 40% of the aforementioned resources is allocated to funding projects to be implemented in the regions of Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna, and Sicilia.

Beneficiary entities:
  • Individual or corporate agricultural entrepreneurs;
  • Agro-industrial enterprises;
  • Regardless of their associates, agricultural cooperatives engaged in activities outlined in Article 2135 of the Civil Code and cooperatives or their consortia as specified in Article 1, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree No. 228 of May 18, 2001;
  • Entities as described above in aggregated form, such as, but not limited to, temporary associations of enterprises (A.T.I.), temporary groupings of enterprises (R.T.I.), business networks, and renewable energy communities (CER).
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