Overview
Su Scioffu is a 20 MW solar PV plant in Sardinia, Italy, owned by Enel Green Power. It contributes to Italy's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Su Scioffu is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Sardinia, Italy, with an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned and operated by Enel Green Power SpA, a global leader in renewable energy. As a medium-scale solar installation, it plays a role in Italy's transition to clean energy, supporting the country's goal to increase renewable share under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, feeding into the Italian grid. Italy has a strong solar resource, particularly in southern regions like Sardinia, and benefits from supportive policies such as feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes. The 20 MW capacity places Su Scioffu in the mid-range for utility-scale solar projects in Italy, which typically range from 1 MW to over 100 MW. Environmentally, Su Scioffu contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions, though they require land use. The facility supports local energy independence and aligns with Italy's National Energy and Climate Plan, which aims for 55% renewable electricity by 2030.
Environmental context
Sardinia's Mediterranean climate provides high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can impact local ecosystems through habitat alteration. Proper siting and management practices, such as maintaining vegetation buffers, help mitigate these effects. The facility supports Italy's decarbonization goals and reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Su Scioffu is located in Sardinia, Italy, at coordinates 39.4129 N, 8.9680 E.
The Su Scioffu solar plant is owned by Enel Green Power SpA, a major Italian renewable energy company.
Su Scioffu has an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
Italy supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and tax incentives, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewables by 2030.
Su Scioffu generates clean electricity, reducing CO2 emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel plants, while using minimal water.