Overview
Maviglia Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Italy, owned by 9REN. It contributes to Italy's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Maviglia Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Italy, owned by 9REN. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports Italy's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and contributes to the local grid. 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 small-scale projects like Maviglia. As a solar PV plant, Maviglia has minimal environmental impact, with no emissions during operation. It helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports Italy's goal of decarbonizing its energy sector. The plant's location in southern Italy benefits from high solar irradiance, optimizing energy generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Maviglia have low environmental impact, primarily related to land use and visual aesthetics. In Italy, solar installations are often integrated into agricultural or industrial areas to minimize land-use conflicts. The plant's small scale reduces habitat disruption, and solar energy generation avoids air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to local and national climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Maviglia Solar Power Plant is located in Italy, at coordinates 40.3175° N, 17.5873° E.
Maviglia Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Maviglia Solar Power Plant is owned by 9REN, a renewable energy company.
Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030.
A 1 MW solar plant has minimal environmental impact, with no emissions during operation. It requires land for panels but can be integrated into existing landscapes, reducing habitat disruption.