How much solar energy does the Vatican produce a year?
Thanks to a unique photovoltaic plant installed on the roof of the Vatican Audience Hall, the Papal State has been producing 300 MWh of solar energy every year since its installation in 2008. The project was planned and managed by BayWa r.e. with the PV modules, inverters and its installation donated by solar technology provider, SolarWorld.
Will a Vatican solar project be built outside Rome?
In an apostolic letter, the pontiff said the project will be constructed on Vatican-owned property outside of Rome that spans 424 hectares, adding capacity to existing solar panel installations in the city state.
How can the Vatican save CO2?
In the heart of the Vatican, we converted 2,134m 2 of idle roof space into a source of green renewable energy. The energy produced by this plant is directly fed into the Vatican's grid, helping to save around 225 tons of CO 2 each year.
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