Renewable Energy

Q ENERGY Adds Solar Power With 10.8 MWp PV Plant in Calabria

Q ENERGY has initiated construction on a 10.8 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Calabria, Italy, on a 10-hectare former industrial site.
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Key Takeaways:

  • Q ENERGY begins construction on a 10.8 MWp solar plant in Calabria, Italy.
  • The PV plant will generate enough electricity to power over 7,200 households and reduce carbon emissions by 6,200 tons annually.
  • The solar modules will be installed on a former industrial site using single-axis trackers to maximize energy output.
  • Completion is expected by spring 2025, contributing to Italy’s green energy transition without impacting agricultural lands.

New Solar Plant in Calabria

Q ENERGY has initiated construction on a 10.8 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Calabria, Italy, on a 10-hectare former industrial site. The project, equipped with approximately 20,000 ground-mounted solar modules, will produce enough green electricity to supply over 7,200 households annually and will save around 6,200 tons of carbon emissions each year. This initiative is part of Q ENERGY’s ongoing efforts to drive Italy’s energy transition with renewable energy solutions.

Innovative Energy Solutions

The location, previously occupied by a chemical company, is being repurposed into a solar power site to support sustainable energy production. To optimize efficiency, the PV modules will be installed on single-axis trackers, which follow the sun’s movement throughout the day, ensuring maximum energy yield. The proximity to a substation, just one kilometre away, offers ideal conditions for this solar energy project.

Contribution to Italy’s Green Energy Transition

Vincenzo Magliulo, Business Developer at Q ENERGY, emphasizes the importance of innovative solar projects in accelerating Italy’s transition to renewable energy. “This project demonstrates how solar power plants can contribute to clean energy without affecting agricultural lands,” he stated. This PV plant is part of a broader strategy by Q ENERGY to expand its portfolio of green energy projects in the country over the next few years.

Completion of the solar plant is expected in spring 2025, positioning it as a key player in Italy’s growing renewable energy sector.

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