Facility Agrisolare Park Decree 2026: an operational guide to PNRR funds for agricultural businesses
The agricultural PNRR reopens with a major financial allocation. On December 17, 2025, Ministerial Decree no. 681806 was signed, establishing the new measure called “Facility Agrisolare Park.”
The new “Facility Agrisolare Park” decree represents a structured evolution of previous calls, with more stable rules and strengthened financial resources. This is not a simple refinancing, but a strategic initiative designed to ensure continuity after the success of earlier editions, targeting companies that were previously excluded or that have developed new energy needs.
With €789 million available, the objective is clear: transform the roofs of rural buildings into clean energy production hubs. For agricultural entrepreneurs, this represents the last major opportunity in 2026 to upgrade their real estate assets with state support covering up to 80% of the investment.
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Timeline: when does the GSE application window open?
The December decree defined the regulatory framework, but the operational phase starts now. The GSE “Register” for the submission of applications is expected to open by the end of January 2026.
This means that the technical timeframe for project preparation is extremely tight. The official GSE notice with exact dates is expected shortly. For agricultural businesses, acting now means moving from intent to immediate executive project planning.
2026 rules: grants up to 80% and self-consumption
The “Facility Agrisolare Park” call confirms the structure that made previous editions successful, maintaining highly advantageous contribution rates.
Aid intensity
For companies engaged in primary agricultural production and in the processing of agricultural products, the non-repayable grant (capital contribution) can reach up to 80% of eligible costs.
This makes the investment almost cost-neutral, dramatically reducing the system’s payback period.
The self-consumption requirement
A significant portion of the budget—around €473 million—is tied to the self-consumption requirement. This means that the photovoltaic system must be sized to cover the company’s average energy needs (thermal and electrical).
However, there are dedicated allocations (with different rules and caps) for companies that process agricultural products into “non-agricultural” goods, offering flexibility for businesses with different consumption profiles.
What the call finances: photovoltaics and asbestos removal
The goal of the measure is not only energy-related, but also focused on overall building redevelopment. The call does not finance ground-mounted systems (which would consume agricultural land), but instead rewards the use of rooftops on barns, warehouses, sheds, storage buildings, and greenhouses.
In addition to the purchase and installation of photovoltaic modules and inverters, complementary redevelopment works are also eligible and incentivized:
- Asbestos (Eternit) removal and disposal: a critical cost item for many agricultural businesses, fully covered by the grant.
- Roof thermal insulation: to improve passive energy efficiency of buildings (e.g. climate-controlled barns or cold storage).
- Ventilation systems: enhancement of natural or forced ventilation, essential for animal welfare.
The Southern Italy reserve: 40% of funds earmarked
The Ministry (MASAF) has confirmed a strong focus on Southern Italy, in line with the PNRR’s cohesion objectives.
40% of total resources (approximately €315 million out of €789 million) are reserved exclusively for projects located in the following Southern regions:
- Apulia
- Basilicata
- Campania
- Calabria
- Sicily
- Sardinia
- Molise
- Abruzzo
For companies based in these regions, the statistical likelihood of accessing funding is higher—provided that the project submitted is formally flawless.
How to prepare your application
With the opening expected in mid-January 2026, there is no room for improvisation. The procedure is fully digital and requires precise technical documentation.
As in previous calls, the quality and consistency of the technical project directly impact the chances of receiving funding. Formal errors in system sizing or cadastral documentation can lead to immediate exclusion.
What you need to have ready:
- Energy consumption analysis: utility bills and consumption history to size the system in compliance with the self-consumption requirement.
- Cadastral verification: buildings must be properly registered and instrumental to agricultural activity.
- Quotation and preliminary project: system layout, bill of quantities for asbestos removal (if applicable), and financial plan.
Southenergy provides free support to agricultural businesses in Puglia and Basilicata in submitting their incentive applications, preparing the technical dossier, and managing the GSE application process, ensuring that the sizing is optimized for both the tender and the actual business operations.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
No. The “Agrisolare Park” measure finances only systems installed on rooftops of buildings used for agricultural, livestock, or agro-industrial activities. The goal is to avoid consuming cultivable land.
The maximum 80% rate is reserved for companies involved in primary agricultural production and in the processing of agricultural products. For other categories or configurations, percentages may vary (typically between 30% and 50%, with possible SME bonuses). A specific ATECO code check is required.
No. Asbestos removal is a secondary (linked) intervention and must be accompanied by the installation of a photovoltaic system on the remediated roof.
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