San Marino is sixth in the world for the production of Watt / per capita and by 2024 it can aspire to the first position. Come? “With a structural modernization decided for the supply of energy”, as explained by the Secretary for Labor Lonfernini at the “Little Tony Auditorium” in Serravalle. Returning from COP 26, the government has very clear the objectives to be achieved: “We must become part of large, international projects – said the Secretary of Industry. Staves -, to really make a difference. And to do this, invest in infrastructures useful for the purpose “. Photovoltaic panels are the main means that can be used to produce renewable energy. There are many advantages of this technology.

“It can bring free energy to our homes and industries for more than 30 years – explains the president of the Renewable Energy Association, Luciano Zanotti -. Today the Watt cost of this technology is now equal, if not lower, than coal “

The goal is to become autonomous, without having to buy energy from abroad and become a global model. The way to do this is enlarge the audience of photovoltaic panels. This is why the idea of ​​holding a series of meetings was born, in which we talk with citizens and companies about sustainability and waste reduction. In addition to opportunities: come it exchange on the spot – or the regulation that allows the energy produced and not consumed to be fed into the grid by accruing an energy credit – and the tax deduction of 70% on the total cost of the system.

“We are starting on the National Energy Plan – explains the president of the Energy Authority, Marco Affronte -. The message is that photovoltaics are doing well. In the Republic it is growing, but compared to the total energy consumed we are still around 5%, so it is clear that much more can be done “.

“On this the Republic of San Marino can lead by example – concludes the Secretary for the Environment Do you sing -, because being a small territory, with few citizens, we can reach high levels in a short time “.

In the report, interviews with the president of the Renewable Energy Association, Luciano Zanotti, with the president of the Energy Authority, Marco Affronte and with the Secretary for the Environment Stefano Canti