By the end of the solar boom during 2011 Italy was second in the world in terms of installed capacity after Germany. Solar power accounted for 2.6% of electricity generated in the EU and 6.7% of electricity generated in Italy, the most in Europe.Installed capacity36.01 GW (2023) ()Annual generation35.81 TWh (2023)Capacity per capita610.9 W (2023)Share of electricity12.3% (2023)OverviewSolar power is an important contributor to electricity generation in , accounting for 12.3% of total generation in 2023, and with a total installed capacity of 36.01 GW. As of 2023, government plans are targeting solar PV capacit. .
The entire nation of Italy retains high potential for solar energy production, ranging from 3.6 kWh per square meter per day in the Po river plain to 5.4 kWh per square meter per day in . .
Installed capacity in Italy was less than 100 MW before 2008. Growth accelerated during 2008 and 2009 to reach over 1,000 MW installed capacity and tripled during 2010 to exceed 3,000 MW. The standout boom year.
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