Danish developer European Energy has officially broken ground on a 225.5 MW agrivoltaic facility near Vizzini, Sicily. Representing an investment of over €200 million, the project is set to become Italy’s largest agrivoltaic site and one of the most significant in Europe. By elevating solar panels 1.3 meters above the ground, the facility will generate approximately 405 GWh of electricity annually—enough to power 135,000 households. The development integrates renewable energy production with land-use initiatives, including reforestation, biodiversity protection, and grazing space for 820 sheep, demonstrating a dual-purpose approach to sustainable land management.
The project secured support through Italy’s FER X Transitional Contract for Difference scheme, which ensures long-term revenue stability for the developer. This facility is part of a broader portfolio of five solar projects awarded to European Energy, totaling 513 MW across Sicily, Puglia, and Molise. The company is managing the entire lifecycle of the Vizzini site, from engineering and procurement to construction.
Company leadership emphasized that the project was designed in close collaboration with local stakeholders and authorities to ensure the seamless integration of solar power with agricultural activities. European Energy’s Deputy CEO, Jens-Peter Zink, highlighted that the site’s scale, combined with its contracted revenue structure and grid connectivity, makes it a key asset in the European renewable energy market. This initiative follows a broader trend of large-scale agrivoltaic development across the continent, as developers increasingly prioritize projects that balance high-capacity energy generation with environmental and agricultural stewardship.