The project is part of a broader collaboration with BKW Energy, with which Zelestra has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The agreement will also see the construction of the Bellomo project, located in Modica, Sicily, due to commence later this year, which will have an installed capacity of 9.5 MWdc.
Construction of the Ginosa project has created around 50 jobs. It is scheduled to start operating in February 2026. Once operational, the solar plant will avoid the emission of nearly 3,700 tons of CO2 per year.
“Italy is a key growth market for Zelestra, and this project is an important step on our journey to help customers across the country with their decarbonisation ambitions” said Eliano Russo, Zelestra’s Country Manager in Italy. “The clean energy solutions that we co-create with our customers directly enhance the green economy, by creating jobs and delivering new infrastructure that will support emissions reduction goals for decades to come.”
Altenia is the main EPC contractor for Ginosa. As a part of the Terna Energy Solutions Group, Altenia provides advanced, customised solutions for every stage of the high and medium-voltage infrastructure lifecycle, serving as a trusted partner for companies and investors in the energy sector.
Zelestra currently has approximately 30 projects under development in Italy, with a total capacity of over 500 MW, and the company is aiming to triple its pipeline in the next two years.
Recently, Zelestra was named among the top 10 sellers of clean energy to corporate customers globally by BloombergNEF (BNEF), and number 2 in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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