RWE has commissioned its first solar plant in Italy. The 8.3 MWac Bosco solar plant, with 15,000 bifacial modules, spans 16 hectares in Partinico, Sicily, supplying green electricity to 7,000 households.
Italy’s accelerated permitting process enabled RWE to reach Ready-to-Build in under 18 months, with construction taking ten months. The plant connects to an existing RWE substation, optimising land use and grid access.
A wildlife-friendly fence allows small animals to pass safely to support biodiversity. This reflects RWE’s commitment to balancing renewable energy projects with ecosystem protection.
Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, says:
“With the commissioning of Bosco, our first solar plant in Italy is up and running, with more projects to come. Solar is a perfect match for our growing wind fleet in Italy, as solar and wind complement each other perfectly as their production patterns naturally balance each other.
“Bosco is a flagship project in the field of efficiency, both in terms of the permitting process and grid access. We look forward to the next milestones in our journey to support a clean, stable and cost-effective energy future for Italy.”
RWE is a key player in Italy’s renewables market, managing the development, construction, and operation of wind and solar plants. It operates 16 wind farms (527 MW), supplying 450,000 households annually, and is building the 53 MW Mondonuovo wind farm in Apulia, along with Agri-PV plants in Campania.
Get involved in the Italian solar market by attending the debut edition of Solar & Storage Italia – taking place 8-9 October.
