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Checked 2026-09-30

🏘️ Can I share solar power with neighbours or join an energy community in Italy?

The short answer

Energy sharing lets households use power produced by a shared installation, a neighbour or a community project. Whether and how it works depends on the national rules.

📜 The rules in Italy

Energy sharing and communities

Italy has 'autoconsumo diffuso': renewable energy communities (CER), groups of self-consumers acting together in the same building, and remote self-consumers. The plants must sit under the same primary substation. GSE runs the incentive for shared energy; a 'referente' applies on the GSE portal.

  • The rules are set by the CACER Decree (Ministry of Environment and Energy Security decree no. 414 of 7 December 2023, in force since 24 January 2024) and ARERA's TIAD (Delibera 727/2022/R/eel). (gse.it)
  • Legislative Decree 3/2026 added energy sharing between active customers to national law: they may appoint an organiser of renewable energy sharing and have the right to have the shared energy deducted on the bill. (normattiva.it)
GSE - Gestore dei Servizi EnergeticiRecognises CER and self-consumption groups and pays the incentive on shared energy.🔗 gse.it
Official source: gse.it · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what the rules allowThe options in Italy are listed below: sharing in one building, within a local area, or through an energy community.
  2. Find a project or partnersAsk your municipality, housing association or building owners whether a project exists or is planned.
  3. Check the meter and the contractSharing usually needs a smart meter and registration with the grid operator. Your normal supply contract continues for the rest of your use.
  4. Read the terms before you joinCheck the cost, how shared power is divided, and how you can leave.

📇 Who to contact

GSE - Gestore dei Servizi EnergeticiRecognises CER and self-consumption groups and pays the incentive on shared energy.🔗 www.gse.it/servizi-per-te/autoconsumo/gruppi-di-autoconsumatori-e-comunita-di-energia-rinnovabile
ARERA - Autorità di Regolazione per Energia Reti e AmbienteSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 800.166.654🔗 www.arera.it/consumatori
e-distribuzione — Most of Italy (check your bill for your distributor)Runs the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 803.500🔗 www.e-distribuzione.it

❓ Questions

Do I have to own solar panels?

No. In many schemes you can take part as a member or user without owning an installation.

Does my supplier stay the same?

Usually yes. The shared power is counted first and your supplier provides the rest.

Who registers the sharing?

Normally the grid operator or the body named on this page. Ask them before you start.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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