Vatican Ventures into Renewable Energy with €100 Million Agrivoltaic Project

The Vatican plans to construct a €100 million renewable energy plant, combining solar power and agriculture. Scheduled for completion in 18-24 months, the project will make Vatican City self-sufficient in energy. It aims to supply power to the Vatican Radio and other properties, with excess electricity supporting Italy.

The Vatican City is embarking on a significant renewable energy project, with plans to establish a solar-agriculture hybrid system valued at approximately €100 million.

This ambitious initiative, a collaboration involving a joint Italian-Vatican commission, expects to generate 80 to 90 megawatts, making it one of the largest installations of its kind in Italy.

Scheduled to finish in the next two years, the project will enhance Vatican City's energy independence, supplying power to Vatican Radio and other facilities, while surplus energy will be provided to Italy, despite lacking the financial incentives typical for such ventures.