Solar energy producer Reden has inaugurated its first photovoltaic power station in Italy on the former military site of Mangiarotti, located in Codroipo, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The new facility, with an installed capacity of 23.5 megawatt-peak (MWp), is designed to generate electricity to meet the consumption needs of 11,000 households. The transformation of this industrial wasteland, once dedicated to ammunition production, represents a strategic milestone in Reden’s European expansion.
A transformation project for a historic site
The site, which had remained unused for several decades, was fully redeveloped to allow the installation of photovoltaic panels on a surface managed in accordance with local environmental and heritage preservation requirements. Alongside the energy infrastructure, several historical elements were restored, including the original entrance gate, the fountain, and the statue of Saint Barbara. These initiatives were carried out in coordination with the municipality of Codroipo and attended by its mayor, Guido Nardini, during the inauguration.
Production capacity dedicated to the local market
The electricity generated by the plant is fed into the local grid, supplying the domestic energy needs of approximately 11,000 households while reducing carbon dioxide emissions. According to data released by the company, this facility could prevent the emission of 22,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year, equivalent to removing 10,000 combustion-engine vehicles from circulation.
A development model based on brownfield redevelopment
Reden, headquartered in France, develops solar projects across several European countries with a focus on repurposing unused or degraded land. The Codroipo site is part of this strategy, aimed at integrating energy infrastructure within existing local frameworks while minimising land use in agricultural or natural zones.
