European Energy has taken a final investment decision to begin construction of a 225MW agri-PV project near Vizzini in Sicily.
The company said the project would be operational by the end of 2027 when it is expected to become the largest solar scheme in Italy.
The development was authorised in 2023 and secured a Contracts for Difference in Italy’s recent FERX auction.
European Energy Director and Country Manager for Italy Alessandro Migliorini said: “The Vizzini project illustrates European Energy’s ability to advance complex renewable energy developments in Italy’s evolving power market.
“Its integrated design demonstrates how agricultural use can be maintained within large-scale solar developments.”
European Energy Executive Vice President and Head of Project Development Thorvald Spanggard added that the project reflected the developer’s “continued commitment to the Italian market” which includes the 120MW Troia solar park in Apulia (pictured) connected to the grid in 2022.