Thanks to the great abundance of the source, low lifecycle CO2 emissions, modularity, and cost of production, photovoltaic (PV) systems are set to play a leading role in the development of a de-carbonized electricity system to fight climate change and to achieve the national goals and targets for PV of 64 GW installed and 88 TWh generated annually by 2030.
 
To contribute to this purpose, this integrated project (with the participation of RSE, ENEA and CNR, as well as several Italian universities) aims at:

• developing next-generation PV technologies, by examining materials, cell architectures, and manufacturing processes to increase their efficiency, reduce their manufacturing costs, and provide insights into obtaining high-efficiency cells with prospects for industrial spillover;
• evaluate new solutions to facilitate the penetration of PV into the electrical system, examining plant solutions for sustainable agrovoltaics and the development of new-generation PV modules for building integration;
• gather measurements of solar radiation (direct, diffuse and spectral) for the development of methodologies for the characterization of PV potential in Italy;
• test new solutions for the management of PV systems, by applying digital O&M methodologies, using advanced monitoring (by detecting and diagnosing malfunctions) and thus helping to maximize power generation;
• conduct Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies covering established and emerging photovoltaic technologies/solutions;
• provide support to national and international institutions and regulatory authorities to ensure application spillovers of the results.