RWE has initiated the building of its first solar plant in Italy. Named Bosco, this ground-mounted solar facility has a capacity of 8.3 megawatts (MWac) and will be located in Partinico Municipality near Palermo, Sicily. Covering a 16-hectare area, the plant will be equipped with approximately 15,000 bifacial modules, producing enough green electricity to supply approximately 7,000 Italian households. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of the year.

Katja Wünschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, highlighted the significance of Bosco as RWE's inaugural solar project in Italy. She sayed that the project stands out for its remarkably swift progression from development to construction, accomplished in less than 18 months and that rapid pace was made possible by the adoption of an expedited permitting process in Italy. Wünschel expressed pride in this achievement and expressed anticipation for future endeavors in Italy, emphasizing its status as one of RWE's key markets.

Significant foothold in the Italian renewable energy market

RWE, a leading global player in renewable energy, adopts an integrated project approach that encompasses the entire lifecycle of wind farms and solar plants, from development and construction to operation and marketing. As a prominent participant in the Italian renewables sector, RWE leverages its extensive expertise to advance its operations in the country.

Presently, the company manages 15 onshore wind farms in Italy, boasting a combined installed capacity of around 500 MW. Through its onshore portfolio, RWE supplies approximately 400,000 Italian households with clean energy annually. Furthermore, RWE is actively engaged in the construction of the San Severo wind farm, with a capacity of 54 MW, and is on the brink of initiating the development of the Mondonuovo wind farm, which will exceed 50 MW, both situated in the Apulia region.

Technical composition

Bifacial solar cells are composed of a dual-sided module, enabling the absorption of solar irradiance from both the front and rear sides. A second glass pane positioned on the backside of the module ensures that refracted light is captured by the rear solar cells, thereby enhancing production and efficiency at the solar facility.