Vatican City is set to become the eighth country in the world to generate 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable energy after Pope Francis announced plans to build a solar plant.
Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to install a solar plant that will provide electricity to the entire city state, as the pontiff does his bit to tackle climate change.
The Unique Setup of Vatican City''s Power Grid Vatican City, often seen as a majestic city-state, also has a fascinating—and complex—electricity infrastructure. Located entirely within the city of Rome,
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Part of Pope Francis'' dream was to ensure the city state in Rome ran on green energy. An agrivoltaic plant on Vatican property is the result.
In 2024, the Vatican announced a new solar plant to be built on Church-owned land outside Rome, positioning the city-state to become the eighth country in the world to run entirely on
The Vatican''s commitment to green energy is further exemplified by its partnership with the utility company Acea, which now supplies the state with electricity exclusively from renewable
Vatican City does not have a formal, separate “energy law” similar to sovereign states due to its unique nature. Energy matters are managed internally through administrative decisions
The solar power plant is intended not only to power these antennas, but also "to ensure the entire energy subsistence of the Vatican City State," says the Pope.
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