Overview
Viterbo KGAL is a 10.9 MW solar PV facility located near Viterbo, Italy. The plant is operational and contributes to Italy's renewable energy capacity.
Viterbo KGAL is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located near Viterbo, in the Lazio region of Italy. With a capacity of 10.9 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the Italian grid. The facility is operational and plays a role in the country's transition toward renewable energy sources. The plant uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity. Italy has a strong solar resource, particularly in central and southern regions, making solar PV a key component of the national energy mix. The facility operates under Italy's supportive renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes that encourage distributed generation. Environmentally, Viterbo KGAL helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil-fuel-based electricity. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and low operational emissions. The facility's location in a rural area near Viterbo means it occupies land that could otherwise be used for agriculture, but the dual use of land for solar and grazing is possible. Overall, the plant supports Italy's goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Environmental context
The Viterbo area in central Italy has a Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine, ideal for solar PV generation. Solar farms like Viterbo KGAL require land conversion, which can affect local ecosystems and agricultural use. However, solar panels can be integrated with grazing or pollinator habitats. The facility avoids emissions from fossil fuels, contributing to improved air quality and climate goals. Grid integration of solar power in Italy is supported by a well-developed transmission network, though curtailment can occur during peak production.
Frequently asked questions
Viterbo KGAL is located near Viterbo in the Lazio region of central Italy, at coordinates 42.3921 N, 11.7134 E.
Viterbo KGAL has a capacity of 10.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Viterbo KGAL uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Italy supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and tax incentives, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar farms reduce greenhouse gas emissions and have low water use, but require land conversion. In Italy, dual-use practices like agrivoltaics can mitigate land-use conflicts.