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His Holiness Pope Francis Orders Construction of Agrivoltaic Plant

In Fratello Sole, His Holiness Pope Francis roots the decision to embrace solar power in his own invitation "to all mankind," in the encyclical Laudato sí, to make lifestyle changes to counter global warming and the "pervasive" use of fossil fuels.

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The Pope said "it is necessary to transition to a sustainable development model that reduces greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, aiming for climate neutrality." The agrivoltaic system will serve dual purposes:

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Pope Francis has renewables on his mind as he says he wants Vatican City to run on solar power. To achieve his aim, solar panels will be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome.

Pope orders construction of agrivoltaic plant for the Vatican

Highlighting the need "to make a transition to a sustainable development model that reduces greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, setting the goal of climate neutrality," Pope Francis has ordered the construction of an agrivoltaic plant within the extraterritorial zone of Santa Maria di Galeria.

Renewable energy and protection of the ecosystem

In order to attain the goal of "climate neutrality", Pope Francis requested in the Motu Proprio, that we reconsider our habits and behaviours, as well as adopt "a sustainable development model that reduces greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere".

Pope Francis Orders Construction of Solar Farm to Power Vatican

The Pope said "it is necessary to transition to a sustainable development model that reduces greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, aiming for climate neutrality." The agrivoltaic system will serve dual purposes: generating solar power while maintaining agricultural use of the land.