# Sicilian agricultural and energy sector development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sicilian-agricultural-and-energy-sector-development > Updated: 2026-08-22T19:40:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Sicily is strengthening its economic role through both traditional agriculture and renewable energy development. Reports indicate the island has become Italy’s third-largest agricultural region and the leader in Southern Italy. In 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors generated approximately 4.5 billion euros in added value, representing 9.6% of Italy’s national total. The region also maintains a notable wine industry, particularly in the Etna DOC area. Parallel to its agricultural output, Sicily is expanding its solar energy capacity. Large-scale projects are emerging, such as a 225-megawatt agrivoltaic development near Vizzini designed to allow for simultaneous crop cultivation and sheep grazing. Furthermore, the island has become a focal point for corporate decarbonization, with Amazon locating seven of its eight Italian photovoltaic plants on the island to support its net-zero goals. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Sicily expands solar energy through agrivoltaics and corporate investments Sicily is expanding its solar capacity through massive agrivoltaic projects in Vizzini and significant renewable energy investments by Amazon to support regional power and corporate decarbonization. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicily-expands-solar-energy-through-agrivoltaics-and-corporate-investments ### 2026-08-13: Sicily ranks as Italy's third-largest agricultural region Sicily ranks as Italy's third-largest agricultural region, generating 4.5 billion euros in added value in 2025, while the Italian agri-food sector leads Europe in agricultural value added. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicily-ranks-as-italys-third-largest-agricultural-region --- Cite as: Sicilian agricultural and energy sector development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sicilian-agricultural-and-energy-sector-development