Monthly electricity production breakdown in Italy 2023-2024, by source
Natural gas is by far the leading source of electricity in Italy. When hydropower and solar energy production increased, its contribution to the country's electricity mix was slightly reduced. In the winter months of 2023 and 2024, the main sources of renewable energy were hydropower and wind energy, whereas the contribution of solar power to Italy's electricity production increased to 15 percent in March 2024.