Overview
Pedale Solar Power Plant is a 2.99 MW solar PV facility located in Italy. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Pedale Solar Power Plant is an operational solar photovoltaic facility located in Italy, with a capacity of 2.99 MW. This scale places it among small-to-medium solar installations typical of distributed generation in the region. The plant supports Italy's transition to renewable energy sources. The facility 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 has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes to support solar PV deployment, making projects like Pedale viable contributors to the national grid. As a solar PV plant, Pedale generates electricity with minimal operational emissions, supporting local energy needs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in southern Italy benefits from high solar irradiance, enhancing energy yield. The plant plays a role in Italy's broader renewable energy goals and grid decarbonization.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Pedale have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. In Italy, solar installations are often sited on non-arable land or rooftops to minimize conflicts. The facility's location in southern Italy benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy generation per unit area.
Frequently asked questions
Pedale Solar Power Plant is located in Italy, with coordinates approximately 41.0783 N, 16.3564 E.
Pedale Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 2.99 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
Pedale Solar Power Plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Italy aims to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Plants like Pedale contribute to this target by adding distributed solar capacity.
Italy supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and grid-connection policies aligned with EU renewable energy directives.