The incentive for solar shading has been confirmed. Stringent technical requirements, income-related limits and obligation to make a bank transfer and communicate to Enea.
Deduction from 36% to 50%. The awning bonus is confirmed for 2026, but with some innovations and a request for attention both in the choice of the product and in the request and management of tax obligations. A simple mistake can compromise the right to deduct.
Awning bonus 2026: how the deduction works
The awning bonus is part of the energy requalification interventions of buildings. It is therefore not a simple aesthetic intervention: the shielding must concretely contribute to the energy efficiency of the house.
One of the new features concerns the distinction between main residence and other properties. For 2026 the Irpef tax deduction is 50% for the main residence and 36% for second homes and other properties. The maximum amount on which to calculate the benefit is 60 thousand euros for each real estate unit. So you can recover from 21,600 euros to 30 thousand euros. The sum is returned in the form of a tax discount in 10 annual installments of the same amount, to be indicated in the tax return. But in addition to the maximum limit, a further element is added: the overall limit of deductions linked to income. For taxpayers with a total income of up to 75 thousand euros there are no further restrictions than the expected rates. Beyond this threshold, however, the maximum amount of deductions that can be used annually is modulated through a coefficient linked to the number of dependent children. In practice, those with higher incomes may not be able to recover the entire amount.
What does the 2026 awning bonus include and what are the fundamental technical requirements
The awning bonus 2026 concerns various permitted expenses as a deduction, not just the cost of the tent itself. The benefit also includes: professional installation and installation; the dismantling and disposal of any pre-existing shielding; motorization and automation systems, such as wind or sun sensors; professional expenses for the Enea practice.
The bonus allows you to install different types of shieldingincluding arm, roller or canopy awnings, pergolas with PVC fabric or adjustable slats (including bioclimatic) and Venetian blinds. But to access the deduction the shielding must comply with specific technical requirements linked to European regulations and the parameters set for energy efficiency. The awning must be applied stably to the building; protection of an existing glass surface (window or French window); be “dynamic”, therefore openable and closable. A fundamental parameter is the Gtot solar factorwhich measures the shielding’s ability to block solar energy. To be eligible for the bonus, the tent must have a Gtot value less than or equal to 0.35. And the supplier must certify the CE marking. And finally pay attention to exposure. The bonus is recognized for awnings installed on facades facing East, South and West. Generally speaking, exposure to the North is excluded, where the awning does not produce significant energy savings.
How to request the awning bonus: bank transfer and Enea
In order not to lose the right to the deduction, payment must be made via talking bank transfer specific for energy saving. The reason for payment and the regulatory reference must be indicated in the bank transfer; the tax code of the beneficiary of the deduction; the VAT number or tax code of the company carrying out the work and the number and date of the invoice.
Within 90 days of the end of the works it is also necessary to transmit the data of the intervention through the Enea Fiscali Bonus Portal. The information requested includes the surface area of the curtains in square metres, the orientation, the type of fabric and the Gtot value.
At the end of the procedure the portal issues a document with a code which must be printed and kept as proof of communication. There is no formal approval: data transmission is sufficient, as long as all technical requirements are met. And finally keep everything. In case of checks, it is necessary to have invoices, bank transfer receipts, supplier’s declaration on technical conformity and product sheet with CE marking.
