Overview
Cascina Bonaparte is a 4.3 MW solar PV facility located in Italy. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Cascina Bonaparte is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Italy, with coordinates 45.133° N, 8.821° E. The facility has an installed capacity of 4.3 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV installations. It is currently operational and connected to the Italian grid. The plant operates under Italy's regulatory framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes, encouraging distributed generation. The 4.3 MW capacity indicates a utility-scale installation typical of ground-mounted or large rooftop systems. Cascina Bonaparte contributes to Italy's renewable energy goals by generating clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV plants like this one help lower greenhouse gas emissions and support grid stability. The facility's location in the Po Valley region benefits from moderate solar irradiance, typical for northern Italy.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Cascina Bonaparte have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for ground-mounted arrays can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In Italy, solar farms are often sited on degraded or non-arable land to minimize conflicts. The Po Valley region has high agricultural value, so careful siting is important. Bird and bat impacts are minimal for solar compared to wind, but habitat fragmentation can occur. Grid integration of variable solar power requires balancing and storage solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Cascina Bonaparte is a solar PV plant located in Italy, at coordinates 45.133° N, 8.821° E.
The facility has an installed capacity of 4.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
Cascina Bonaparte uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and net metering, in line with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions but require land, which can affect local habitats. In Italy, siting on non-arable land is encouraged to reduce agricultural impact.