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Ground-mounted solar took 2,798 hectares in Italy
Original: Ground-mounted solar used 2,798 hectares of land in Italy in 2025
New figures show ground-mounted solar installations in Italy occupied 2,798 hectares of land in 2025, according to a report by pv magazine. The figure highlights the growing footprint of photovoltaic development as Italy expands renewable capacity, reviving debate over land use between solar developers, agriculture and local communities.
Why now: Land use tensions around the rapid expansion of solar power in Italy are a live policy issue.
Evidence
- Ground-mounted solar used 2,798 hectares of land in Italy in 2025 · pv magazine Global
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