Overview
Masseria Rossa 1 Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility located in Italy, owned by 9REN. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Masseria Rossa 1 Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Italy, with coordinates 40.411700 N, 17.424700 E. The plant has a capacity of 1 MW and is currently operational, owned by 9REN. As a small-scale solar installation, it forms part of Italy's distributed renewable energy landscape. The plant operates under Italy's regulatory framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes, encouraging small to medium-scale projects like Masseria Rossa 1. The facility uses standard solar PV technology, typical for the region's sunny climate. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility supports local grid stability and aligns with Italy's goals for energy independence and decarbonization.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Masseria Rossa 1 have low operational environmental impact, with no emissions during electricity generation. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agricultural land. In Italy, solar installations are often sited on marginal or industrial land to minimize conflict. The plant's small scale reduces its visual footprint, and the region's high solar irradiance ensures efficient energy production.
Frequently asked questions
Masseria Rossa 1 Solar Power Plant is located in Italy at coordinates 40.411700 N, 17.424700 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by 9REN, a renewable energy company.
Italy follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and offers feed-in tariffs and net metering for solar PV.
By generating clean electricity, the plant reduces reliance on fossil fuels and supports Italy's decarbonization targets under EU climate policies.