Cga ruling halts easy expropriation in Sicilian wind power revolution.

Last Updated: October 7, 2023

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The ruling, issued by the Administrative Court of Justice, denies Enel Green the approval to expropriate the land on which it planned to build two wind farms in Trapani. The court states that the land must be purchased at market prices to avoid passing on entrepreneurial costs to others. This overturns a previous decision by the Regional Administrative Court, which deemed Enel’s expropriation of the land legitimate. The ruling sets a precedent for future wind energy projects in the region, as it requires land ownership as a prerequisite for authorization. Enel can only resubmit its projects after acquiring the land at market value. The ruling emphasizes the market value of the land, excluding expropriation based on its agricultural value prior to the investment.