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Could a new solar panel roof make Rome a green city?

A new solar panel roof has been inaugurated at the Vatican to provide renewable energy to the museum. It’s part of Pope Francis' plans to ensure the city state in Rome runs entirely on green energy. Italian energy supplier ACEA installed the photovoltaic roof in just six months in the Courtyard of the Corazze entrance.

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.

What did Pope Francis say about solar power?

Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.View on euronews Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.

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.

How long did it take ACEA to install a photovoltaic roof?

Italian energy supplier ACEA installed the photovoltaic roof in just six months in the Courtyard of the Corazze entrance. "The most difficult thing is to integrate and find spaces to build photovoltaic infrastructure in places that are already heavily built up," said ACEA president, Barbara Marinali.