GSE, Italy’s public authority responsible for renewable energy auctions, confirmed earlier this month that 476 contracts were signed by energy-intensive end users and aggregators ahead of the 31 January 2026 deadline, covering a total allocated volume of 22.5 TWh.
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The scheme enables large industrial consumers to secure renewable electricity at a fixed price of €65/MWh in the short term, in exchange for a binding commitment to develop new renewable capacity over time.
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According to GSE, participants may delegate the obligation to build new renewable capacity to a producer between 16 February and 9 March 2026 by signing an addendum to the contract via the E-RELEASE portal. The arrangement takes the form of a tripartite clause between GSE, the user or aggregator and the renewable developer. (hcn)
