Italy

Written By Kim Manunui

Contracting Party:   ENEL Green Power, Italy

Executive Committee Member:  Sara Montomoli, ENEL Green Power, Italy

Alternate Member:  Paci Marco, ENEL Green Power, Italy

In Italy geothermal resources are used mainly for electricity generation.  All the geothermal plants in operation are located in Tuscany, in the two “historical” areas of Larderello-Travale and Mount Amiata. In 2025, Italy had an installed capacity of 915 MWe (running capacity ~770 MWe) producing gross generation of  5700 GWh, representing 2.1% of the total domestic generation, and meeting more than 30% of the electricity demand in Tuscany. New growth in power sector is anticipated with the implementation of Decreto FER2 issued in June 2024.

In addition to electricity generation, geothermal fluids are used as heat sources, mainly for spas, space and district heating, greenhouses and fish farming.  In 2023, the supply of thermal energy totaled ~10,500 TJ.

Geothermal heat pump capacity was some 850 MWth delivering ~5,200 TJ / annum. Geothermal use in the heating and cooling sector is growing rapidly, particularly the use of geothermal heat pumps..

In recent years, geothermal research activities have been shaped by a growing policy focus on decarbonisation, the circular economy and environmental sustainability. Research on ground surface soil gas emissions / flux, power plant greenhouse gas emissions, reuse of geothermal gases (purification of CO2 to food grade) and mineral recovery (lithium) from geothermal brines is underway.

To find out more about ENEL Green Power visit https://www.enelgreenpower.com/

To find out more about Italian Geothermal Activities visit the National Geothermal Associations Web Site.

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