Spain's Iberdrola, ib vogt to build Italy's largest solar farm

Feb 28, 2024 02:27 PM ET
  • Join Iberdrola and ib vogt in creating Italy's largest solar farm, Fenix, powering 140,000 homes with clean energy. Construction begins soon!

Spanish utility Iberdrola SA has partnered with German solar developer ib vogt GmbH to build a 245-MW solar farm in Sicily, Italy. This project, named Fenix, will be the largest solar facility under construction in Italy and is expected to generate 400 GWh of clean electricity annually, enough to power over 140,000 homes. The solar plant will be equipped with 424,638 modules and construction is set to begin next month, with the option to expand the site by an additional 60 MW in the future.

Iberdrola already has a 23-MW solar farm in Italy, and with the Fenix project, the company will have a total of 330 MW of new capacities under construction in Italy by 2024. This move aligns with Iberdrola's commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio and contributing to the transition towards a more sustainable energy system.

What is Iberdrola's plan for expanding its solar capacity in Italy?

  • Iberdrola's plan for expanding its solar capacity in Italy includes partnering with German solar developer ib vogt GmbH to build a 245-MW solar farm in Sicily, named Fenix.
  • The Fenix project is expected to be the largest solar facility under construction in Italy and will generate 400 GWh of clean electricity annually, powering over 140,000 homes.
  • The solar plant will be equipped with 424,638 modules and construction is set to begin next month, with the option to expand the site by an additional 60 MW in the future.
  • In addition to the Fenix project, Iberdrola already has a 23-MW solar farm in Italy and plans to have a total of 330 MW of new capacities under construction in Italy by 2024.
  • This expansion aligns with Iberdrola's commitment to growing its renewable energy portfolio and supporting the transition towards a more sustainable energy system.

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