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Vatican to build €100 million agrivoltaic solar plant

8/22/2026

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Vatican City will build a €100 million renewable agrivoltaic plant on the Santa Maria di Galeria estate.
The 200-hectare solar array will generate 80-90 MW, one of Italy’s largest agrivoltaic installations.
Power will feed Vatican Radio’s transmission station and aim for full Vatican City energy self-sufficiency.
Surplus electricity will be supplied to Italy after construction, expected to take 18-24 months.

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Vatican City will build a €100 million renewable agrivoltaic plant on the Santa Maria di Galeria estate.
The 200-hectare solar array will generate 80-90 MW, one of Italy’s largest agrivoltaic installations.
Power will feed Vatican Radio’s transmission station and aim for full Vatican City energy self-sufficiency.
Surplus electricity will be supplied to Italy after construction, expected to take 18-24 months.