General
Description
Apulia is located at the southern extremity
of Europe and in the centre of the Mediterranean,
extending into the sea toward the East. It is
one of the most populated region of the Southern
Italy. Its main vocations deal with agriculture
(large cultivations of olive oil trees, grapes,
almonds, cereals, etc.), industry (each province
has its own pole densely industrialised) and
tourism (the region is in practice completely
bordered by sea).
General assessment
of the potential per RES in the region
Wind potential
Since the Apulian territory is completely stretching
out into the sea, it is characterised by numerous
zones with a medium-high windy intensity and
therefore suitable to the exploitation of the
wind energy associated. The previous programs
dedicated to the exploitation of this energy
source allowed the installation of about 35
MW power plants. Future plans are looking forward
the installation of further 500 MW.
Hydro potential
The hydro potential of the region is quite considerable;
in fact the territory is characterised by numerous
altimetry variations and a good pluvial behaviour,
in particular during the rainy seasons (autumn-winter)
that could favour the installation of dams and
following water utilisation for agricultural,
industrial and household purposes, in the warm
seasons.
Biomass potential
Since the main economic activities in the region
are in the agricultural sector (?75% of the
territory), the biomass potential is surely
to be considered very significant. The numerous
SMEs, present in the region, that transform
the agricultural products are the sources of
a considerable amount of by-products of well
known energy value: olive kernel, almond shells,
wood from fruit trees pruning and from forest
and wood residues.
Solar potential
The solar potential in Apulia seems to be the
most promising, in the long term, for the production
of electric energy (about 1500-2000 kWh/m2 per
year). Actually there is in operation the plant
named “Delphos” with a power installed of 600
kW.
Energy characteristics
of the region
The region is completely interconnected with
the national grid, the natural gas is fully
supplied.No problems regarding the electricity
network.
Financing environment
for RES
Financing environment for RES installations
in Apulia , as well as in Italy, is unfortunately
not so satisfying, this is mostly due to the
scarce participation of Local Authorities into
RES investments that are, principally, held
by private enterprises.
Promotional policies for
RES - Subsidies
RES promotional policy in Italy is based on
the following laws:
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CIP
6/92 |
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Based
on high tariff prices of green electricity
according to different RES typologies. |
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Legislative
Decree 79/99 |
It is related to the new RES power station and
introduce an incentive policy based on free
market rules (trading of Green Certificates).
There are also some National Programs for RES
promotion:
10,000 Photovoltaic Roofs: installation of 50
MW of photovoltaic systems (the program is based
on a 75% contribution on the total investment
cost)
Program for Low Thermal Solar Energy: campaign
for the diffusion of thermal solar panels (installing
3 million m2 of collectors by 2010)
Program
“Biomass Fuels” (PROBIO): the aim is to implement
actions for a greater development of biomass
energy production (2.6 million EURO)
