Land plots

Industrial land is in general suitable for photovoltaic development, and therefore the main concern is typically price.  The highest realization value for industrial land, is typically achieved through construction rather than photovoltaic (PV) development.  For this reason, PV projects generally operate with maximum price points that are not very high in absolute terms for industrial land, around €110-120k per hectare.  The ideal industrial land objects are disused or undeveloped industrial areas.

Photovoltaic (PV) development can be done on closed quarries and landfills as they are already anthropized, are frequently located near infrastructure, and do not compete with agricultural or urban development.

However, it is essental that these sites have undergone formal closure procedures and have certification and testing documentation to ensure environmental safety and stability.

Compared to regular agricultural land, this type of land is easier to approve and can be sold at a higher price.  However, its value is still tied to the agricultural land value in the area.  For example, if the agricultural value in the area is 30k €/ha, the value of the land for PV development will not exceed 50k €/ha.  Competitive prices in general range from 50 to 70k €/ha.  It is important to check for any general or regional PV-specific constraints that may limit the development opportunity.

Land used for agriculture that is located within 500 meters of industrial plants, which are defined as locations that house machines and industrial processes, can be authorized more easily and follows similar dynamics to those near highways. Wind and biogas plants are considered "industrial plants", but existing PV plants are not.  It is important to check for any general or regional PV-specific constraints that may limit the development opportunity.

Our company is searching for agricultural land ranging from 1 to 2 hectares that can be easily accessed from public roads and is suitable for developing 1 MW PV plants.  Such land does not need be located near industrial plants or highways - it should just not have any unfavorable constraints such as hydrogeological issues.  Typically, the value of such land is lower compared to those located near highways or industrial plants, and can range from 40 to 65k €/ha.

Land plots ranging from 15 to 25 hectares in proximity to Enel substations are potentially viable for medium-voltage agrivoltaic plants, provided no significant limitations or contraints are in place.  The distance to the Enel substations can be verified using openinframap.org, with the Enel stations marked as ⬤ 132 kV.  The land's value is estimated to be between 40-60k €/ha for sale or 3-4.5k €/ha/year for location.

Land plots larger than 30 hectares in proximity to Terna substations are potentially viable for high-voltage agrivoltaic plants, provided no significant limitations or contraints are in place.  If the land is at least 50 ha, the distance to Terna can go up to 15 km.  The distance to the Terna substations can be verified using openinframap.org, with the Terna stations marked as ⬤ 220 kV and ⬤ 380 kV.  The land's value is estimated to be between 40-60k €/ha for sale or 3-4.5k €/ha/year for location.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are gaining importance for balancing the energy grid, ensuring efficient storage of surplus energy and helping to stabilize the grid.  Ideal land plots for BESS development are 1 to 3 ha plots located within 1.5 km from a ⬤ 220 kV or ⬤ 380 kV Terna substation, or within 1 km from a ⬤ 132 kV Enel substation.  Email us to get a detailed personalized map of the substations close to you.  The value of land suitable for BESS development can be higher compared to other uses, depending in particular on proximity to infrastructure.  We look for both industrial and agricultural land - the latter also if not close to industrial plants or highways.