Vatican to Build €100M Solar Plant for Energy Independence
The Vatican will build a renewable energy power plant worth almost €100 million ($117 million), Reuters reported citing sources involved in the project discussion.
Consensus
- The Vatican will build a solar power plant on its land in Santa Maria di Galliera, near Rome.
- The project will cost approximately €100 million.
- The plant will have a capacity of 80–90 megawatts.
- The construction period is expected to take 18 to 24 months.
- The solar panels will be installed at a height allowing continued agricultural use beneath them.
- The plant will provide electricity for the Vatican and associated institutions, including the Bambino Gesù children's hospital.
- Excess electricity will be supplied to Italy.
- The project was prioritized by Pope Francis and approved by Pope Leo XIV.
Points of divergence
- A commission including representatives from Italian and Vatican authorities met in August to discuss the project. — kommersant
- The tender for construction will be announced in the coming weeks. — kommersant
- The project was prioritized for Pope Francis and approved by Pope Leo XIV. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Vatican to build solar power plant for €100 million and will be able to fully supply itself with electricity — The Insider
- Reuters: Vatican to build its own power plant for €100 million — Коммерсантъ
- Vatican will build its own power plant on renewable energy — Вести