Crucial for funding, managing resources, and ensuring the financial sustainability of ECs. This includes understanding the various European grants available, novel incentive schemes, and financing opportunities that can support the development of ECs.
Grants and subsidies are forms of financial aid that are given to individuals, businesses, or institutions, with the aim of promoting certain activities or initiatives. They are often used to stimulate economic growth, support R&D, encourage investment in certain sectors, or assist individuals and organizations in need.
Equity finance is the process of raising capital through the sale of shares in a company. In this form of financing, companies sell a portion of their ownership, or equity, in exchange for cash. The investors who purchase these shares become shareholders in the company and can claim part of the company's assets and profits.
Debt finance is the method of raising capital by borrowing money that is to be repaid at a future date, usually with interest. The entities that provide the funds are known as lenders, and they can be banks, credit institutions, or investors through the bond market.
Ownership models refer to the structures that define the legal and financial ownership of a business or an asset. These models determine who has the right to make decisions, who benefits from the profits, and who bears the risks. Some common types of ownership models are Partnership, Cooperative, Non-Profit.
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Summary: <p>The Superbonus (110%) and Ecobonus (50–65%) are Italian tax incentive schemes designed to support energy efficiency upgrades, building renovation, and renewable energy installations. These incentives can be accessed by individuals, condominiums, and Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) when installing energy-saving measures, photovoltaic systems, and energy storage devices. They significantly reduce the net cost of investment through tax credits or deductions.</p>
Type of funding: Superbonus 110%: Covers 110% of eligible expenses through tax deductions or can be transferred via “sconto in fattura” or tax credit cession to third parties. Ecobonus 50–65%: Provides 50–65% tax deductions on eligible energy efficiency works, depending on the type of intervention. These incentives can be used for projects implemented by RECs to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy production, and local energy transition. They can also be combined with other local, regional, or national grants and schemes.
Requirements: <p>Applicants can be individuals, condominiums, or RECs legally established in Italy.</p><p>Eligible works include thermal insulation, replacement of heating systems, solar PV, and battery storage.</p><p>The building or installation must meet technical and energy efficiency criteria defined by law.</p><p>Projects must comply with the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) regulations for Superbonus or Ecobonus.</p><p>Applications require qualified technicians to certify compliance with legal and technical standards.</p>
How to apply: <p>1. Identify eligible works and gather technical documentation.</p><p>2. Engage qualified technicians to produce energy performance certificates and attestations.</p><p>3. Submit works and invoices to the Italian Revenue Agency for deductions or apply for sconto in fattura / tax credit transfer.</p><p>4. Integrate with other financial support schemes if applicable (GSE incentives, regional grants).</p>
Useful links
https://www.agenziaentrate.gov.it/portale/superbonus,https://www.normattiva.it
Related to:
Superbonus ; Ecobonus ; Renewable Energy Community ; Energy efficiency ; Photovoltaic systems ; Battery storage ; Tax deduction ; Sconto in fattura ; Tax credit transfer ; Italy ; RED II ; Building renovation ; Energy transition
Date: 24/02/2026
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