Independent power producer BNZ has inaugurated three solar plants totalling 135MW in in Italy.
The three sites, all in Lazio, total €150m of investment.
The electricity produced by these solar farms will cover almost 60% of the annual electricity needs of the municipalities of Montalto di Castro and Viterbo.
The inauguration took place in the province of Viterbo and brought together all the stakeholders involved, including representatives of local authorities such as the Municipality of Viterbo, as well as business partners, other local associations and various collaborators.
The commissioning of these projects marks an important step forward for BNZ’s presence in Italy.
As one of BNZ’s core markets, the company plans to invest around €600m and create a total of 800 jobs by the end of this decade.
Luis Selva, CEO of BNZ, said: “The inauguration of our three plants in Lazio is part of our broader journey in Italy, which includes new projects under development and exploring opportunities with innovative technologies.
“We are targeting 520 MW of new installed capacity by 2026 through a total of nine photovoltaic plants, also located in Sicily and Apulia.
“The renewable energy sector in Italy has great potential thanks to its natural resources and technological expertise.
“Our goal is to become one of the largest solar IPPs in Italy, bringing social and environmental value to the region.”