Overview
Cisterna di Latina is a 5.2 MW solar PV plant in Italy, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Cisterna di Latina is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the Lazio region of Italy, near the town of Cisterna di Latina. With a capacity of 5.2 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the Italian grid. The plant is operational and represents part of Italy's growing solar energy portfolio. The facility operates under Italy's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes, encouraging distributed generation. The 5.2 MW capacity is typical for ground-mounted or rooftop solar projects in the region, contributing to local energy needs. Solar PV plants like Cisterna di Latina play a key role in reducing carbon emissions and diversifying Italy's energy mix. They have minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuels, though land use and visual integration are considerations. The plant supports grid stability and helps meet national renewable energy targets, benefiting the local community with clean power.
Environmental context
The Lazio region has a Mediterranean climate with high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar PV generation. Solar plants like Cisterna di Latina help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. While solar farms require land, they can coexist with agriculture through agrivoltaic practices. The facility's location near urban areas supports distributed generation, reducing transmission losses and enhancing local energy resilience.
Frequently asked questions
The Cisterna di Latina solar PV plant is located near the town of Cisterna di Latina in the Lazio region of Italy, at coordinates 41.5757 N, 12.8706 E.
The Cisterna di Latina solar plant has a capacity of 5.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant generates clean electricity, supporting Italy's target under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. It also benefits from Italy's feed-in tariff and net metering schemes.
Solar PV plants in Italy operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III and national laws that promote renewable energy through feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and simplified permitting for small-scale projects.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water usage. They help mitigate climate change and can be integrated with agricultural land use.