Final investment decision taken on 225 MW Agri-PV Project in Italy
European Energy has taken the final investment decision for a 225 MW agri-photovoltaic (agri-PV) project near Vizzini in Sicily, Italy.
The project, authorised in 2023, combines utility-scale solar power with agricultural activity and is designed to align with Italy’s long-term energy strategy and broader EU decarbonisation objectives. The development incorporates elevated PV structures to support continued farming operations, enabling dual land use and long-term productivity.
Once operational, the agri-PV installation is expected to become the largest solar park in Italy, exceeding the scale of previous grid-connected installations and contributing materially to Italy’s renewable generation capacity.
Thorvald Spanggaard, Executive Vice President and Head of Project Development at European Energy, said: “This project reflects European Energy’s continued commitment to the Italian market and builds on the company’s development philosophy of combining green energy production with local economic development while maintaining agricultural activity in the area".
The Vizzini agri-PV project is planned to be operational by end of 2027.
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