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PNRR M2C2 I1.2 — Comunità Energetiche Rinnovabili (CER)

CER Renewable Energy Communities

Provides capital grant plus renewable-energy communities for renewableenergy communities in Italian municipalities through the CER Renewable Energy Communities.

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About

The CER Renewable Energy Communities program is a EUR 2.2 billion Italian initiative under PNRR Mission 2, Component 2, Investment 1.2, administered by GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici) under oversight of the Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica. The program promotes the formation of certified renewable energy communities by funding investors who build new renewable-energy generatio…

What this grant funds

Capital grants up to 40% of eligible costs plus a EUR 0.11/kWh incentive for 20 years for renewable-energy plants up to 1 MW inside certified Italian energy communities in municipalities under 50,000 inhabitants.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€2.2B
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mase.gov.it