Regulatory framework and objectives of the Tur
The TUR is part of a fragmented regulatory contextcharacterized by the overlap of different legislative measures on renewable energy, including Legislative Decree 387/2003, Legislative Decree 28/2011 and Legislative Decree 199/2021. This regulatory stratification had generated numerous procedural uncertaintieshindering the construction of the plants and the growth of the sector.
The new measure aims at:
- rationalize and simplify the authorization processes;
- encourage the construction of renewable systems to reduce dependence on fossil fuels;
- accelerate the digitization of administrative proceduresalso through the introduction of the platform Suermanaged by the GSE.
Reduction of administrative regimes: four to three
One of the main innovations concerns the simplification of the administrative regimes, reduced from four to three:
- free activity: for minor impact interventions, which do not require specific authorizations or permits;
- Simplified qualifying procedure (PAS): for medium -sized systems and changes to existing systems;
- Single authorization (AU): for plants of great power or located in areas subject to particular constraints.
The plants affected by the new procedures include those photovoltaics, thermal solar, wind, biomass, heat pumps and cogeneration.
Digitization and introduction of the Suer platform
To improve efficiency and reduce bureaucratic times, the decree introduces Unique digital models and the platform SUER (Single System renewable energy)which will be managed by the GSE and will allow a faster and more transparent interaction with public administrations.
Suer will become the main tool for the presentation of authorization instances, allowing unified management of practices.
Administrative regime n.1: free activity
The interventions falling within thefree activity (Annex A of Legislative Decree no. 190 of 25 November 2024) are those for which, in general, the regime of free activity was already foreseen but at least one communication was required to the Municipality. Are among them:
- plants photovoltaics up to 12 MW on existing buildings without modification of the shape;
- photovoltaic systems on the ground up to 5 MW in industrial areas or abandoned quarries;
- agrivoltaic plants of Power less than 5 MW which guarantee the continuity of agricultural activities;
- biomass plants for the production of thermal energy up to 200 kW.
However, the prescriptions relating to protection remain valid landscape and environmental for interventions on tied areas.
Administrative regime n.2: simplified qualification procedure (PAS)
The interventions subject to PAS (Annex B) mainly concern medium -sized systems or located in areas that require an intermediate evaluation. Among these:
- plants photovoltaics up to 10 MW placed on buildings or in suitable areas;
- solar thermal systems with power up to 10 MW;
- agrivoltaic systems, other than those made in free activity, up to 1 MW;
- biomass plants up to 2 MW.
The qualification is intended to be automatically issued after 30 daysexcept for the express refusal of the Municipality. If acts of consent from other administrations are necessary, one is activated Service Conferencewho must express himself within 60 days.
Administrative regime n.3: Single Authorization (AU)
The highly power plants (attachment C) are subject to single authorization, issued by the regions or by the State depending on the size. They are part of this category:
- photovoltaic and renewable systems Between 1 MW and 300 MW (regional competence);
- plants over 300 MW (state competence);
- biomass plants, with useful nominal power higher than 2 MW up to 300 MW and thermal solar with power higher than 10 MW and up to 300 MW.
The Single Authorization provides for a Service Conference with maximum term of 120 days for the conclusion of the procedure.
Transitory penalties and provisions
The decree provides penalties for the construction of plants in the absence of authorization or in discrepancy from the provisions of the provisions. Penalties may include:
- pecuniary fines for those who do not follow the established procedures;
- Restore obligation of the original state of the places for non -compliant works;
- more severe penis For those who try to get around the legislation through the artificial splitting of the plants.
To ensure an orderly transition, the decree establishes that the regions and local authorities will have to adapt by June 28, 2025. Furthermore, By April 29, 2025: the “Guidelines for the authorization of plants powered by renewable sources” And the Ministerial Decree of 30 September 2022 must be adequate “Requirements for the installation of the geothermal resource heat production plants, intended for the heating and air conditioning of buildings and simplification measures for the installation of the aforementioned systems”.
Acceleration areas for renewables
A further novelty concerns the identification of acceleration areasor areas where it will be easier to create renewable systems. Within May 2025the GSE will publish one mapping of suitable areasgiving priority to:
- artificial surfaces (sheds, parking);
- industrial areas and disposal sites;
- Artificial water basins;
- non -productive agricultural land.
The Regions will have to adopt a Plan of acceleration areas within February 2026to encourage rapid expansion of renewable ability.
