Territorial acceptability of utility-scale plants: national and international best practices

The development of large-scale renewable energy plants (utility scale) represents an essential lever to achieve national decarbonization goals. However, their diffusion often encounters obstacles related to territorial acceptability, with resistance from local communities and conflicts in land use and/or visual and environmental impact of the plants. To address this challenge, it is fundamental to identify and promote models capable of combining the development of renewable energies with the generation of environmental, economic, and social benefits for the hosting territories and to promote a participatory approach in the development and implementation phases of the plants.

The conference aims to explore national and international best practices, analyzing experiences of community involvement, compensation tools, and innovative models of value sharing. Particular attention will be given to practices and experiences that have been able to transform large renewable energy plants from a source of conflict into an opportunity for local development.

The meeting aims to offer a comparative framework useful for institutions and operators to outline replicable strategies, capable of accelerating the energy transition while allowing the development and implementation of large renewable energy plants with the consent and participation of local communities.

Session Chair
Attilio Piattelli, Coordinamento Free

Program

Report on FREE survey on good practices and recommendations for Administrations, Territorial Entities, and operators
Francesco Luise, Coordinamento Free

Best Practices:
Legal tools for debate and participation: the experience of Magis S.p.A. and that of the President of the Public Inquiry in the Monte Giogo Wind Project
Marco Giusti, Magis S.p.A.
Giovanna Pizzanelli, University of Pisa

The experience of the Torre San Rocco and Scerne Environment and Territory Committee during the authorization phases of two photovoltaic parks in the area
Clelia Delle Curti, President

The correct use of environmental compensations: the experience of the municipality of San Sostene (CZ)
Luigi Aloisio, Mayor

Citizen participation in the financing of renewable energy plants: RWE's experience with the San Severo (FG) wind farm
Rossana Tenerelli, RWE

Citizen participation in project shareholding: the experience of ènostra
Sara Capuzzo, ènostra

Round Table
Participants:
Paolo Rocco Viscontini, Italia Solare
Silvia Lazzari, WWF
Katiuscia Eroe, Legambiente
Irene Priolo, Environment Councillor Emilia Romagna Region (TBC)