PVTIME – Italy’s Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has confirmed that its MASE No. 220/2025 decree is now officially in force. This new legislation introduces preferential treatment for solar projects that use non-Chinese solar modules. This represents not only Italy’s independent action, but also the EU’s first effort to implement the resilience standards set out in the Net-Zero Industry Act.
As part of its broader efforts to reshape national energy security, Italy has set out four key conditions for solar systems with a capacity of 1MW or more that are seeking subsidies. These systems must use solar modules, solar cells and inverters that are not of Chinese origin, and at least one other core component must also be non-Chinese.
The government has also established a clear timeline for the related tender process. Twenty percent of solar quotas have been reserved for projects that adhere fully to the non-Chinese module rules, meaning these projects must ensure that their modules, cells, inverters, and at least one additional component do not originate from China.
Applicants have 30 days to submit bids, and successful candidates will be announced within 45 days. All tender procedures must be completed by 31 December 2025, leaving little time for those involved.
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