Italian Clean Technology

Italy, a country world-renowned for its historical cities and the beauty of its environment, has significant experience in preserving the world we live in for future generations. By using the Italian flair for creative problem-solving and innovative design to tackle the world's environmental issues, Italy has become a world leader in clean technology, helping create solutions for a sustainable future.

	Renewable Energy Due to its geographic advantages and the ample incentives provided in recent years to the photovoltaic sector in the form of feed-in tariffs, Italy has become Europe’s third-largest solar market and one of the most important in the world. Italy is a leader in other types of renewables as well, in particular geothermal energy (thanks to the prevalence of suitable geological formations in Tuscany), hydroelectric power, hydrogen fuel and bioenergy. find a Renewable Energy partner »
	Sustainable Development The Italian government has funded large initiatives for energy efficiency in recent years both on a national and local level. Currently much research is ongoing in the fields of micro and distributed energy generation and energy management systems. Italy is also at the forefront of the green building movement and co-generation movements, integrating energy solutions such as solar panels right into the structure of homes and buildings that push the envelope in both innovative design and cutting edge technology. find a Sustainable Development partner »
	Sustainable Transport Some of Italy’s most important companies and university programs are dedicating their vast resources to work on sustainable transport and fuel cells. World-leading Italian companies are at work on hydrogen and biofuel technologies and vehicles. Universities are heavily investing its research capacities in fuel cells. Even the classic Italian icon, the scooter, has been electrified through ground-breaking work. find a Sustainable Transport partner »
	Waste Cycle Significant research has been done into sustainable waste management, including innovative technologies for treating waste flows and increasing the co-efficiency of waste cycles. Work is also being done in technology parks and in the private sector, specifically in the areas of PET recycling, biodegradable polymers, innovative waste-to-energy and biogas plants. find a Waste Cycle partner »
	Conservation The National Research Council and science and technology parks across Italy are extremely active in conservation efforts. Italy is a world leader in the combat of soil, water, and air pollution, with particular focus on the reduction of traffic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, a new industrial district is being erected, dedicated entirely to environmental technologies and management, remediation, and ecology industries. find a Conservation partner »