E. Italy
Beginning in the mid-l980s, a series of laws and regulations providing incentives for the installation of renewable energy systems has brought Italy up among the leaders in the installation of PV systems. From 1988 to 1990, the installed PV capacity more than doubled to over 3.1 MWp. These systems are both grid-connected and isolated, and serve specific applications and isolated building loads, including residences. The Italian National Energy Plan has set a goal of 25 MWp of PV to be installed by 1995.