Frequent questions - agrivoltaic
Can I participate in the Agrivoltaic call if I am an "agricultural operator" who recorded an annual volume of less than 7,000.00 euros in the tax year preceding that of participation in the selection procedures of the initiatives?
No. The "agricultural operators" who have registered an annual volume of less than € 7,000.00 in the tax year preceding that of participation in the selection procedures of the initiatives (and were therefore exempted from the VAT accounting) cannot participate in the agrivoltaic call. This requirement applies to "agricultural operators" who are configured as an applicant or, in the event of ATI, which are part of the temporary association of companies as resulting from the articles of association, also as instigators. It remains that the support can submit an application with a turnover of less than 7,000.00 euros, provided that the value of the relative support contract is greater than 7,000.00 euros in the tax year prior to the year of participation in the procedures. Furthermore, the newly established agricultural companies (2024) or companies that were not as "agricultural operators" in the fiscal year preceding that of participation in the selection procedures, cannot participate in the agrivoltaic call. Agricultural operators are equally excluded who, although exempted from the VAT accounting holding by reason of a business volume of less than € 7,000 in the tax year prior to that of participation in the selection procedures, have opted for a different sealing regime of VAT accounting.
Who must be the availability of the ground on which the agrivoltaic system is made?
It is specified that, in order to access incentives pursuant to Ministerial Decree no. 436 of 22 December 2023 it is necessary that the availability of the land on which the agrivoltaic system is carried out be attested by the applicant. In the case of ATI (established or constitued) the availability, during the registration to the competitive procedures, can be demonstrated by one of the subjects of the AI, it being understood that at the time of the entry into operation and for the duration of the period of incentive of the plant, the availability of the land for the purpose of carrying out the agricultural activity is for the farmer who carries out the activities of competence within the agrivoltaic system.
What incentives are recognized to agrivoltaic systems?
The incentive provided for by the Agrivoltaic DM is composed of a "capital" contribution to the maximum extent of 40% of the eligible costs and a "operating account" incentive rate, applied to the production of net electricity introduced on the net in the form of: - -Battoriffa omnicomprensiva in the case of power plants not exceeding 200 kW. In this case, the GSE provides directly for the withdrawal and sale of the electricity entered by the system, providing, on the net production introduced on the net, a omniciumpressive rate (contract to); -Cart incentive for power plants greater than 200 kW. The electricity produced remains in the availability of the manufacturer, which autonomously provides for the sale of the Energy entered. The GSE calculates the difference between the tariff due and the price of zonal electricity hours (incentive contract). It should be noted that the owner of the Potenza plant not exceeding 200 kW can decide (exclusively during the signing of the contract) not to make use of the omniciumpressive rate and independently for sale on the energy market entered on the net.
Is it possible to recognize the invoices issued by a person attributable to the applicant for services related to the realization of the agrivoltaic system among the eligible expenses?
No, it is not possible to recognize among the eligible expenses the invoices that are issued by a person attributable to the applicant, in the case of ATI by a person attributable to the agent or the instigators.
For the purposes of compliance with the obligation to trace the expenses incurred for the realization of the initiatives before the release of the Cup code, what information must be reported in invoices so that they fall among the eligible expenses?
In accordance with the provisions of the guidelines for the actuator, published by the Mase, in the field of traceability of the expenditure (https://www.mase.gov.it/sites/default/files/files/pnrr/pnrr%20-%20lgsa/linee%20guida%20Soggetti%20Astators%20mase_v.0%20Del%2007-06-2024.pdf) The justification documentation of expenditure (e.g. invoices) provided by the beneficiary reporting, must rely at least the information indicated in paragraph 9.A.3 of the Operating Rules DM Agrivoltaic. With particular reference to the "Title of the project admitted to funding in the PNRR context" and the "reference to the PNRR" must be included in the justification documentation of expenditure, respectively, the identification code issued by the Agrivoltaic Portal (Agrvxxxxx) at the time of the presentation of the request for access to competitive procedures and the wording "Project financed by the European Union with PNRR M2.C2.1.1 funds. Agro -Voltaico - Nextgenerationu ". In the event of the expenses accrued (i.e. justification of expenditure issued) on the date prior to that of assignment of the Cup to the PNRR project, but in any case after the presentation of the application, provided that they fall within the expense items eligible pursuant to the agrivoltaic Ministerial Decree, the affixing of the identification code issued by the Agrivoltaic portal instead of the Cup code is considered sufficient. The CUP code must instead be present on all the justification documents of expenditure and the payment certificates issued after its attribution to the project. In the event of expenses accrued on the date of the presentation of the application, where admissible pursuant to the Agrivoltaic Ministerial Decree, the beneficiaries may adopt one of the specific corrective measures provided for by the guidelines for the actuators, to whom you can refer for the appropriate insights (paragraph 4.2.2.1 preliminary elements regarding the admissibility of the expenditure).
Is a tolerance on the power of the photovoltaic system between the request phase and the implementation phase is expected?
No. If the nominal power of the system built is less than the nominal power allowed in the ranking, the benefits referred to in the agrivoltaic DM will be revoked. If the nominal power of the system built is greater than the nominal power admitted in the ranking, the GSE would provide the rate due on the only share of energy produced net and introduced into the net attributable to the nominal power allowed in the ranking and the value of the tariff due will be determined on the basis of the nominal power value of the system built.
If the applicant, which still falls within the subjects referred to in art. 4 paragraph 1 of the Agrivoltaic DM, exercises agricultural activity as a secondary activity (secondary ateco code), can it apply to access to the incentives?
In the case of applicants referred to in article 4, paragraph 1, letter a) it is necessary that agricultural activity is as a prevalent activity. In the case of ATI, since the applicant does not necessarily coincide with the operator of the agricultural sector referred to in letter a), there is no control over the prevailing activity of this subject, but the prevalent activity of the operator who carries out agricultural activities within the agrivoltaic system must still be verified.
Who can benefit from the incentives provided by the Agrivoltaic DM?
There is no restriction on the type of intended use and stacking of the soil, provided that below the agrivoltaic plant and in general on the ground the subject of the intervention the continuity of agricultural/pastoral activity for the duration of the incentive period is guaranteed.
In the case of plant in possession of a valid and effective authorization \ authorization title with the estimate of connection in AT definitively accepted, but without code censimp, is it possible to register for the selection procedures of the agrivoltaic DM?
In the case of systems connected to the electricity network in AT which are in possession of an authorization/qualification title to the valid and effective construction and exercise and the connection estimate accepted definitively, but for which the network operator has not yet approved the plan of the works for the connection for any expansions of existing stations or construction of new transformation stations, and therefore they cannot request the POD code and, consequently, the code, CENSIMP, it is possible to register indicating, in the compilation phase of the Agrivoltaic portal, a Fitimimp Censimp Code IM_111111. Once the code has been entered, the forward click a message "ATTENTION: the CENSIMP code has already been entered for another request sent" will appear, but will still allow you to continue compilation of the application. It should be noted that this fictitious code, used only for the purposes of accessing the incentives in the Agrivoltaic Portal, has no validity for the purpose of recording the system in the Gaudi 'portal' managed by Terna Spa in the technical data section, it will be necessary to indicate the traceability code associated with the connection of the agrivoltaic system connection. The attachment section must be sent the connection estimate accepted with certificate of the sending of the declaration of acceptance to the network operator (regarding the type of documentation requested, please refer to annex B.1 of the operating rules, ID A8), in addition to an explanatory note in which the reasons are detailed for which the network operator was not able to release the pod and any documentation to support (to be charged in the slot of the ID. A8).
To access the incentives provided by the Agrivoltaic DM, where should the modules be positioned? How does the value of the height be calculated with respect to the soil?
The height of the modules constituting the system with respect to the ground must be determined in order to allow the continuity of agricultural and/or livestock activities even below the photovoltaic modules and respect, in any case, the minimum values indicated below: 1.3 meters in the event of carrying out zootechnical activities; 1.3 meters in the case of agrivoltaic systems that provide for the installation of photovoltaic modules in a fixed vertical position; 2.1 meters in the event of carrying out culture activities; 2.1 meters in the event of a mixed, cultivation and zootechnical activity. The minimum height of the photovoltaic modules compared to the countryside plan is measured by the lower edge of the modules positioned on the support structures. In the case of photovoltaic modules installed on any case of chase support structure, the minimum height of the modules compared to the countryside plan is measured by the lower edge of the photovoltaic module located at the maximum technically reachable inclination.
What professional figures can the assembled agronomic relationships draw up and carry out the professional activities envisaged in the monitoring of the initiatives and in the verification and control activities indicated in the operating rules?
The professional figures enabled to draw up the agronomic relationships and to carry out the professional activities envisaged in the context of the monitoring of the initiatives and in the verification and control activities are all those responsible in terms of the law, in possession of the professional requirements and registered in professional orders having competence on the subject. All references to "professionals registered in the order of agronomists and forestry doctors or in the register of agrarian experts and graduate agricultural experts" contained in the operating rules of the DM Agrivoltaic (Note nn. 1, 12, 13, 14, 15; part V; Annex B.3. List of documents for the monitoring of agricultural/pastoral activity; Appendix a; example.
Are the incentives foreseen by the Agrivoltaic DM with those provided by the DM Transition 5.0 are cumulable?
No, the incentives of the Agrivoltaic DM cannot be cumulated with the incentives provided for by the DL Transition 5.0 as the incentives provided for by the Agrivoltaic DM cannot be combined with other public incentives or support regimes in any case called, among which the tax breaks (EG deduction of business income or tax credits) can also be counted to facilitating general measures attributed to the general character attributed to taxpayer with purposes of financial aid for the purpose of incentives.
Who is the applicant?
The applicant is the person who presents the request for access to the incentives provided for by the Agrivoltaic DM and can be: A.un operator of the agricultural sector; B. A temporary association of companies that include at least one operator of the agricultural sector. In the case of ATI, the applicant is represented by the agent in relations with the GSE. The applicant and, in the event of ATI the agent, coincides with the manufacturer as defined in the appendix in Chapter 20 of the operating rules of the Agrivoltaic DM.
In the case of the plant with a favorable environmental evaluation provision (via), is it possible to register for the selection procedures pursuant to the agrivoltaic DM without CENSIMP code?
In the case of plants that participate in the selection procedures with the favorable provision of environmental impact assessment, it is possible to register indicating, in the compilation phase of the agrivoltaic portal, a CENSIMP CENSIMP CODE IM_111111. After entering this code, the following message will appear to the Click: "Attention: the CENSIMP code has already been entered for another request sent", but the system will allow to continue compilation of the application. It should be noted that this fictitious code, used only for the purposes of accessing the incentives in the Agrivoltaic Portal, has no validity for the purpose of recording the system in the Gaudi 'portal' managed by Terna Spa in the "Technical data" section, it will be necessary to indicate the traceability code associated with the connection of the agrivoltaic system connection and in the "Annex" section the connection estimate must be transmitted with aCCED with certificate with certificate of the sending of the declaration of acceptance to the Network Manager. Regarding the type of documentation requested, please refer to the Operating Rules DM Agrivoltaic Annex B.1 - ID A8 connection quote.
If the agrivoltaic plant project is authorized for 500 MW and the nominal power of the inverter is less, can I participate in the procedure indicating the power of the inverter? To indicate this power is a variant of the authorization title need?
For the purpose of enrolling in competitive procedures, it is necessary to declare the nominal power of the agrivoltaic system, determined by the lower value between the sum of the individual nominal powers of each photovoltaic module that is part of the same system, measured to the STC (Standard Test Condition) conditions and the nominal power of the CC/AA conversion group, as defined by the relevant rules of the Italian Electrotechnical Committee (CEI). In KW. The nominal power figure can be found by the technical documentation included in the authorization title (Ad.es. Authorized project, unifile electrical scheme, etc.), within which all information relating to the power of the system is present, in particular: Power of the individual photovoltaic modules; Power of the inverter; connection of connection; peak apothest of the agrivoltaic plant. There is no reason for exclusion if the nominal power declared in the registration phase differs, therefore, from the power present on the authorization title, but in any case found by the technical documentation of the same. In the case of power made lower than the nominal power declared during the registration phase, the revocation of the incentives is foreseen.
What are the reference incentive rates?
The incentive tariffs of reference vary according to the power of the agrivoltaic plant present in the system. In the case of plants with power up to 300 kW, the reference rate is € 93/MWH. In the case of systems with power over 300 kW, the reference rate is 85 €/MWH. For the determination of the reference tariff, the nominal power is considered
Is it possible, for the same initiative, to benefit from the incentives provided for by the Agrivoltaic DM and access the exchange on the spot or dedicated retreat?
No. The incentives provided by the Agrivoltaic DM are alternative to the modalities of withdrawal of the energy managed by the GSE through the dedicated retreat mechanisms and exchange on the spot. Therefore, with admission to the agrivoltaic mechanism, the dedicated and exchange contracts on the spot will be resolved by law already entered into.
What is the date of entry into business?
The date of entry into business is the date, declared by the applicant, starting from which the incentive period begins. In the event that, downstream of the entry into operation of the Agrivoltaic plant, it is intended to create a period of start -up and testing, lasting the maximum duration of 6 months, the date of entry into commercial operation corresponds to the date of conclusion of this period. In the event that it is not intended to carry out the start -up and testing period, the date of entry into business coincides with the date of entry into operation of the system.
When is it possible to present the requests for participation in auctions and registers provided for by the DM Agrivoltaico?
It will be possible to present the requests from 4 June 2024 to 12:00:00 to 2 September 2024 at 12:00:00.
When configures the conflict of interest that the actual owner must declare the absence?
The conflict of interest concerns the possible existence of financial/economic/employment relationships between the actual owner and the administration/external body delegated to the procedure (Mase and GSE) or any personal links with the employees and/or managers of the latter.
What happens if the minimum height requirement of the modules is not respected totally or partially?
In the event that the height of the modules is not respected for the totality of the system, one is not entitled to the recognition of the incentives provided for by the DM Agrivoltaic (capital contribution and incentive rate). In the event that, on the other hand, only some portions of the system do not comply with the minimum height requirement, these portions will be considered as unreleased sections of the system and will have to be equipped with a counter dedicated to the separate detection of the energy produced. The energy produced by these portions of the plant, not incentivized, will remain in the availability of the beneficiary. In these cases, the value of the plant power it detects for the definition of the value of the reference tariff is the value of the nominal power of the section/sections that respect/comply with the minimum height requirements (in addition to all the other requirements provided by the agrivoltaic Ministerial Decree for access to the expected incentives). Compared to the capital contribution, the plant sections that do not comply with the minimum height requirement will not contribute to the definition of the expenses incurred for the realization of the intervention.
Is it possible to modify the type of omniciumpressive tariff to incentive or vice versa for initiatives with power plants not exceeding 200 kW of power during the twenty -year incentive period?
No, there is no possibility to change the contractual type during the incentive period. The option can be exercised exclusively in the context of the contract signing operations.
Can a system encouraged pursuant to the agrivoltaic DM is part of a configuration referred to in DM Cacer?
Yes. A agrivoltaic system, part of a agrivoltaic system that has access to the incentives provided by the Agrivoltaic DM can be part of one of the configurations provided by the DM Cacer. In this case, it would be entitled to the only contribution for the enhancement of self -consumed electricity defined annually by the Arera and relating to the transmission rate to which a contribution relating to distribution rates and network losses can be added, but will not be able to benefit from the incentives provided for by the DM Cacer.
On the energy encouraged by the photovoltaic system, is there a burden or corresponding GSE to be paid by the beneficiary subject?
Yes, there is a management fee of € 0.50/MWH applied to the incentive energy. The GSE makes the invoice relating to these management charges available to each beneficiary, whose amounts are increased by VAT, if due. The invoiced amount is the subject of compensation on the incentives that will be disbursed to the beneficiary.
Is it possible to change the date of entry into business of the system?
Yes, after the activation of the contract, the beneficiary person has the right to modify, within 180 days from the entry into operation of the system and for only once, the date of entry into commercial operation reported in the acceptance provision. After the aforementioned 180 -day deadline, the functionality to request the updating of the date of entry into business is disabled. The request for updating, properly signed and accompanied by the identity document of the subscriber, must be transmitted exclusively through a computer portal. The GSE, in the event of a positive outcome of the assessment of the request, makes the contractual addendum containing the modification of the date of entry into business available through the agrivoltaic portal.
How long does the agrivoltaic incentive period last?
The incentive period lasts 20 years from the date of entry into commercial operation of the system.
Are the corrective factors of the incentive rates to take into account the different levels of production of the plants based on their location?
Yes. The Agrivoltaic DM provides corrective factors of € 4/MWh if the plant is built in the regions of Central Italy (Lazio, Umbria, Marche, Tuscany, Abruzzo) and 10 €/MWh if the plant is built in the regions of northern Italy (Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Piedmont, Lombardy, Valle d'Aosta, Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia).
Can I participate in the reopening of the terms of the agrivoltaic call if I am an "agricultural operator" with an annual volume of less than 7,000.00 euros in the tax year preceding that of participation in competitive procedures?
No. The "agricultural operators" who have registered an annual volume of less than € 7,000.00 in the tax year preceding that of participation in the selection procedures of the initiatives (and were therefore exempted from the VAT accounting) cannot participate in the agrivoltaic call. This requirement applies to "agricultural operators" who are configured as an applicant or, in the event of ATI, which are part of the temporary association of companies as resulting from the articles of association, also as instigators. It remains that the support can submit an application with a turnover of less than 7,000.00 euros, provided that the value of the relative support contract is greater than 7,000.00 euros in the tax year prior to the year of participation in the procedures. In addition, the newly constitutional agricultural companies (2025 for the reopening of the terms of the agrivoltaic ban pursuant to the MSE DD n. 123 of 27/17/2025) or companies that were not as "agricultural operators" in the tax year preceding that of participation in the selection procedures, cannot participate in the Agrivoltaic call. Agricultural operators are equally excluded who, although exempted from the VAT accounting holding by reason of a business volume of less than € 7,000 in the tax year prior to that of participation in the selection procedures, have opted for a different sealing regime of VAT accounting.
