Lombardy Sets 10 GW Solar Goal by 2030, Reduces Initial Target Amid Agricultural Land Concerns
Lombardy has revised its renewable energy law, setting a solar power target of 10 GW by 2030, down from 12 GW proposed in 2024. This reduction is attributed to the need to protect agricultural land, despite exceeding the government's minimum requirement of 8.7 GW. Environmental groups express concern over the region's commitment to renewable energy amid rising fossil fuel prices due to international instability.
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Lombardy has established a new solar energy target of 10 GW by 2030, significantly lower than the previously proposed 12 GW. The regional government cites the need to protect agricultural land as the reason for this reduction, despite the target exceeding the government's minimum of 8.7 GW.
Environmental organizations criticize this decision, arguing that it contradicts the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The region intends to restrict the use of agricultural land for renewable energy installations to 0.8% at a regional level and 3% at a municipal level. This aims to balance energy production with agricultural conservation and ensure 7,200 hectares are available for renewable energy development.
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