Overview
Panevino is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility in Italy. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Panevino is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Italy, with an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). The plant is operational and contributes to Italy's renewable energy generation, supporting the national target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 as outlined in the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413). As a solar PV installation, Panevino converts sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. The facility's 5 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar farms in Italy. Italy has a favorable solar resource, particularly in southern regions, and benefits from a supportive regulatory framework including feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes that have driven solar deployment. The environmental significance of Panevino lies in its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV systems have minimal operational emissions and low water usage. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems, and proper siting and management are important to minimize ecological disruption.
Environmental context
The facility is located in central Italy, a region with high solar irradiance suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV installations like Panevino require land area for panel arrays, which can affect local habitats and agricultural land. Proper site selection and design can mitigate visual and land-use impacts. The region's Mediterranean climate supports efficient solar energy production year-round.
Frequently asked questions
Panevino is located in Italy, at coordinates 41.543000 N, 12.742000 E.
Panevino has an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-to-medium scale solar farm.
Panevino generates clean electricity from solar energy, supporting Italy's goal under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Italy's solar PV sector benefits from EU directives, national feed-in tariffs, net metering, and tax incentives that encourage renewable energy deployment.
Solar PV facilities produce electricity with zero operational emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water consumption, contributing to climate change mitigation.