Overview
Carlino II is a 9.9 MW solar PV facility located near Carlino, Italy. The plant is operational and contributes to Italy's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Carlino II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located near Carlino, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. With a capacity of 9.9 megawatts, it is a medium-scale solar installation that supports Italy's transition to renewable energy. The facility is operational and connected to the national grid. The plant uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Italy has a supportive regulatory framework for solar energy, including feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes, which have driven significant solar deployment. The country aims to reach 55% renewable electricity by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy across the EU by 2030. Carlino II contributes to local energy needs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV plants like this one play a key role in Italy's energy mix, which already includes substantial hydro, wind, and solar capacity. The facility's location in a sunny region ensures good solar irradiance, supporting efficient power generation.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the low-lying plains of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, an area with significant agricultural activity. Solar PV installations like Carlino II require land use that may compete with agriculture, but they can be integrated with dual-use practices such as agrivoltaics. The region experiences moderate bird and bat activity, though ground-mounted solar panels generally pose lower collision risks than wind turbines. Grid integration is manageable at this scale, and the plant supports local renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Carlino II is located near Carlino, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.
Carlino II has a capacity of 9.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Carlino II is not publicly listed, but the plant is operational and connected to the Italian grid.
Italy supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and tax incentives, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Carlino II adds 9.9 MW of solar capacity, helping Italy increase its share of renewables in electricity generation and reduce carbon emissions.