Switzerland Begins Building World's Largest Flow Battery

• Axpo Italia powers up with solar, driving Italy's energy transition through large-scale PV projects and innovative agrivoltaic parks.

Axpo Holding AG, a Swiss power producer, is focusing its Italian operations on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, viewing Italy as a strategically important market. Axpo Italia is expanding its solar activities to support the energy transition, according to Simone Demarchi, Managing Director in Italy. The company is involved in a 3-MWp project supplying power to Novelis' factory in Lombardy, covering 12% of its annual demand.

Additionally, Axpo is developing a 13-MWp agrivoltaic park in Calabria, expected to produce 24 GWh annually by late 2024. This expansion aligns with Axpo's strategy to add 10 GW of solar PV capacity across Europe.

How is Axpo Holding AG expanding its solar operations in Italy?

• Axpo Holding AG is targeting large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Italy as part of its strategic expansion.
  
• The company is focusing on projects that support the energy transition in Italy, a key market for Axpo.
  
• Axpo Italia is actively involved in a 3-MWp solar project in Lombardy, supplying 12% of the annual power demand for Novelis' factory.
  
• The company is also developing a 13-MWp agrivoltaic park in Calabria, which is expected to generate 24 GWh annually by the end of 2024.
  
• This expansion is part of Axpo's broader strategy to increase its solar PV capacity by 10 GW across Europe.
  
• Axpo's initiatives in Italy are aligned with its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and reducing carbon emissions.
  
• The company is leveraging its expertise in renewable energy to enhance its presence and impact in the Italian market.
• Axpo's projects in Italy are designed to integrate solar energy with agricultural activities, promoting dual land use and sustainability.