Press Release
On 30 November and 1 December, ITALIA SOLARE's SolarForum returns to Rome for two days of discussions on the future of solar PV, electricity market reform and the growing role of energy storage. Italy's Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, will deliver the closing remarks on the first day.
What role will solar PV and energy storage systems play in the energy system of the coming years? How will the electricity market evolve, and what conditions are needed to accelerate investment, lower energy costs and strengthen the competitiveness of Italian businesses?
These are some of the key questions at the heart of the 11th ITALIA SOLARE SolarForum, taking place on 30 November and 1 December 2026 at the A.Roma Hotel in Rome, under the theme “The New Era of Solar PV: Energy Storage, Self-Consumption, Grids and Competitiveness.”
The event will bring together policymakers, regulatory authorities, businesses, industry associations and researchers to discuss the changes reshaping the solar sector and the measures needed to support its development.
On Monday, 30 November, discussions will focus on the contribution of solar PV and energy storage to energy security and national competitiveness. The programme will also address Europe's solar manufacturing supply chain, technological dependence, cybersecurity and electricity market reform, with particular attention to self-consumption, energy sharing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The day will conclude with a high-level institutional roundtable, followed by remarks from Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italy's Minister for the Environment and Energy Security.
On Tuesday, 1 December, the focus will shift to practical applications and market opportunities: from residential solar PV integrated with batteries, heat pumps and electric mobility to self-consumption and energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial users. Sessions will also explore investment opportunities in utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and agrivoltaics, alongside permitting challenges and the evolving needs of electricity grids, including grid connections and flexibility.
Speakers include Nicola Armaroli of the CNR, Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, Andrea Galliani of ARERA, Michele Benini of RSE, Davide Valenzano of GSE, and Maurizio Delfanti, Coordinator of ITALIA SOLARE's Technical and Scientific Committee.
For designers, installers, technology manufacturers, investors, project developers and businesses interested in generating their own electricity, SolarForum offers an opportunity to stay informed about regulatory and technological developments, explore market prospects and engage directly with leading industry stakeholders and policymakers.
SolarForum 2026 | 30 November – 1 December | A.Roma Hotel, Rome
View the full programme and register for SolarForum 2026.: https://www.italiasolare.eu/is-eventi/11th-forum-italia-solare-2026-en/
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