May 16, 2025Italy in numbers: Only 43% of renewable capacity reviewed in April and May approved; agrivoltaics takes the lead

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Italy in numbers: Only 43% of renewable capacity reviewed in April and May approved; agrivoltaics takes the lead

Between April and May 2025, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) assessed 43 renewable energy projects. Although more than 2,900 MW of capacity was reviewed, only 1,257.87 MW received a positive environmental evaluation, while 1,660.19 MW were rejected. Agrivoltaics dominated the proposals, with Sassari emerging as the most active location.

May 16, 2025ORLEN invests in “Hystar”, an advanced electrolysers

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ORLEN invests in “Hystar”, an advanced electrolysers

Hystar’s patented design uses membranes up to ten times thinner than those in conventional units, materially improving efficiency and lowering the cost of hydrogen generation. The technology dovetails with ORLEN’s programme to produce and deploy renewable hydrogen as part of the Group’s wider energy-transition strategy.

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