Vatican to develop 100M euro solar facility
The Vatican is seeking to establish an agricultural solar power plant with a cost of approximately 100 million euros (around 117 million dollars), aiming to achieve energy self-sufficiency within two years. The plant's capacity will range between 80 and 90 megawatts and is among the largest photovoltaic agricultural facilities in Italy. Solar panels will be installed at high elevations above agricultural lands to enable farming underneath. The project aims to supply electricity to Vatican Radio facilities and the Holy See's properties, with the possibility of exporting excess power to Italy. It is one of Pope Francis's priorities to support climate issues and is part of a bilateral agreement between Italy and the Vatican that was ratified in 2025. Construction is expected to take between 18 and 24 months, without imposing financial burdens on the Italian public finances.
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