Overview
Cascina Campagna is a 4.5 MW solar PV facility located in Italy, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Cascina Campagna is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Italy, with coordinates 45.482° N, 8.146° E. The facility has an installed capacity of 4.5 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV installations in the country. It is currently operational and contributes to Italy's renewable energy generation portfolio. The plant operates under Italy's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes, encouraging distributed generation. The 4.5 MW capacity is typical for ground-mounted or large rooftop solar installations in the region. Solar PV facilities like Cascina Campagna play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying Italy's energy mix. The plant's output feeds into the local grid, supporting regional energy needs and contributing to national renewable energy targets. Its location in northern Italy benefits from moderate solar irradiance, suitable for efficient solar power generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Cascina Campagna have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. The primary environmental considerations are land use and visual impact, as ground-mounted arrays require open space. In Italy, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or marginal land, balancing energy production with land preservation. The facility's location in the Po Valley region may involve integration with existing agricultural practices, such as agrivoltaics, to minimize land-use conflict.
Frequently asked questions
Cascina Campagna is located in Italy at coordinates 45.482° N, 8.146° E, in the Piedmont region near the city of Biella.
Cascina Campagna has an installed capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Cascina Campagna uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
Italy implements the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and tax incentives.
Solar PV plants have minimal operational emissions and water use. Key impacts include land use and visual changes, which can be mitigated by siting on marginal lands or integrating with agriculture.