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Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea

A 540 megawatt (MW) hybrid floating wind and photovoltaic floating wind farm will be developed off the southern coast of Italy in the Ionian Sea. Dutch-Norwegian solar company SolarDuck, Italian investment fund Arrow Capital and Italian developer New Developments are jointly developing the Corigliano project, which will be in the Gulf of Taranto, off the … Continue reading Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea

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Iberdrola will build the largest photovoltaic plant in Italy

Iberdrola has signed an agreement with IB Vogt for the construction of a 245 MW photovoltaic project in Sicily, to which a further 60 MW could be added, bringing the total to 305 MW. In any case, the initial project has sufficient capacity to cover the needs of more than 140,000 families with emission-free green … Continue reading Iberdrola will build the largest photovoltaic plant in Italy

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EDP Renewables is awarded long-term contracts for the sale of 100 MW of wind energy in Italy

These contracts are for three renewable projects totaling 100 MW in southern Italy; This move strengthens the implementation of Italy’s energy transition, aligning with the country’s goal of reaching 80 GW of installed capacity by 2030. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy development, was awarded three Contracts for Difference (CfD) totaling … Continue reading EDP Renewables is awarded long-term contracts for the sale of 100 MW of wind energy in Italy

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Italy invests 90 million euros in the expansion of Enel’s photovoltaic (PV) panel factory in Sicily

Italy has committed to investing €90 million in Enel’s photovoltaic panel factory located in Sicily, according to an announcement by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday. The substantial investment, sourced from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), is aimed at supporting Enel’s plan to transform the Sicilian facility into Europe’s primary site for solar … Continue reading Italy invests 90 million euros in the expansion of Enel’s photovoltaic (PV) panel factory in Sicily

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Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia

Vestas has sold a 656 MW wind portfolio to Italian renewable energy producer PLT Energia, one of Vestas’ oldest customers. The transaction of the projects developed by Vestas shows the company’s commitment to increasing the volume of viable wind projects in the industry and attracting more investments in renewable energy in strategic markets such as … Continue reading Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia

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EDP Renewables adds three new wind farms to its portfolio in Italy

San Giorgio, Greci and Casalbore will contribute to decarbonize the Campania region with a joint capacity of 80 MW; The use of this renewable portfolio will avoid the emission of more than 110 thousand tons of CO2 per year. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a leading wind and solar producer in the world, increased its renewable … Continue reading EDP Renewables adds three new wind farms to its portfolio in Italy

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Nordex receives two orders for 135 MW of wind power in Italy

Nordex has been awarded two contracts to supply and install a total of 20 Delta4000 series wind turbines for two projects in Italy. Each order also includes a ten-year Premium service for the maintenance of the wind turbines. The client name and project names have been hidden at the client’s request. The wind farms, in … Continue reading Nordex receives two orders for 135 MW of wind power in Italy

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Italy’s Renewable Energy Sector Soars with 2.5 GW Additions in Six Months

The lush landscapes of Italy are witnessing a remarkable surge in renewable energy, heralding a major milestone in the nation’s clean energy endeavors. Reports indicate that in the first half of 2023, Italy added an impressive 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable capacity, bolstering the country’s clean energy production. According to the Monthly Electricity System … Continue reading Italy’s Renewable Energy Sector Soars with 2.5 GW Additions in Six Months

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RWE to build two new onshore wind farms in Italy

RWE is making good progress in expanding its wind business in Italy. Following the commissioning of Selinus wind farm at the end of 2022, the company has taken the final investment decision to build two new onshore wind farms in  Apulia region with a planned capacity of 108 megawatts (MW) in total. Both of the … Continue reading RWE to build two new onshore wind farms in Italy

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Nordex secures an additional 363 MW of wind power in the Mediterranean (Spain, Serbia, France, Italy and Portugal)

At the end of the second quarter, Nordex received further orders for various wind farms in the Mediterranean region. In Spain, Nordex will supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 149 MW for two different wind farms, whose installation is scheduled for spring and summer of next year. Following its entry into the Serbian … Continue reading Nordex secures an additional 363 MW of wind power in the Mediterranean (Spain, Serbia, France, Italy and Portugal)

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Vestas wins an order for 74 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Italy

Italian engineering and construction company SIMIC has placed an order for 74 MW for the Villacidro and Musei wind farms, which will be located in Sardinia, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 12 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “With the … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 74 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Italy

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Vestas wins first order in Italy with a 35-year service agreement

Ox2 has placed a 27 MW order for the Eolia wind park, to be located in the Apulia Region, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of six V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 35-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are really pleased to have signed this order. It … Continue reading Vestas wins first order in Italy with a 35-year service agreement

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Italy’s Offshore Wind Potential

Italy, a country renowned for its picturesque landscapes, historical sites, and culinary delights, is now making strides in harnessing the power of the Mediterranean for its energy needs. With a coastline stretching over 7,600 kilometers, Italy has immense potential for offshore wind energy generation. As the country seeks to diversify its energy mix and reduce … Continue reading Italy’s Offshore Wind Potential

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OX2 sells 27 MW onshore wind farm in Italy

OX2 has signed a contract to sell a 27 MW onshore wind farm in Foggia, Italy, to Glennmont Partners, one of Europe’s largest fund managers focusing exclusively on investments in clean energy infrastructure. This is the first project OX2 divests in Italy. The transaction is expected to be recorded in the third quarter of 2024. … Continue reading OX2 sells 27 MW onshore wind farm in Italy

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Repsol will develop wind and solar projects totaling more than 1,700 MW in Italy

The company has a portfolio in the country of 943 MW of wind power and 825 MW of solar power, of which more than 60% are in an advanced stage of processing.Repsol will soon begin construction of its first two photovoltaic solar plants in Italy, specifically in the Puglia region.Italy is one of the countries … Continue reading Repsol will develop wind and solar projects totaling more than 1,700 MW in Italy

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Floating wind power project in the Adriatic

Galileo, the pan-European renewable energy development platform, and Hope Group, the Apulia-based player active in the design of renewable plants, launch Barium Bay, the new joint venture dedicated to another development in Italy’s Adriatic Sea. The plant will have a target capacity of 1,100MW and will be using floating offshore wind technology. The project, carrying … Continue reading Floating wind power project in the Adriatic

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Iberdrola signs a loan of 150 million euros with the EIB for solar and wind energy in Italy

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new agreement to accelerate Italy’s energy transition by developing new renewable energy plants. The EU Bank has granted a €150 million green loan for the construction of a portfolio of wind and photovoltaic (PV) projects with a total capacity of around 400 megawatts (MW). These … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a loan of 150 million euros with the EIB for solar and wind energy in Italy

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2023, the drive toward renewables

Here is an overview of the many construction sites that we will be opening in Italy this year. This is also thanks to the acceleration of permitting processes. There are 26 projects in all, including solar parks, storage systems and wind farms. 2023 promises to be a year of major growth for renewables in Italy. … Continue reading 2023, the drive toward renewables

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Enfinity Global and Statkraft sign long-term PPA for the commercialization of 191 GWh of clean electricity per year in Italy

The portfolio, consisting of three power plants located in the Viterbo province (Lazio region), is expected to become operational in the first half of 2024. It will produce 191 GWh of clean electricity per year, enough to power 71,000 homes and offset 76,500 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to the amount captured by 3,500 mature … Continue reading Enfinity Global and Statkraft sign long-term PPA for the commercialization of 191 GWh of clean electricity per year in Italy

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ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm

ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm, located in the Sicilia Region, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of thirteen V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and five V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as an Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are very … Continue reading ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm

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