Sonnedix and Statkraft have recently announced the signing of pay-as-produced power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a portfolio of solar projects in Italy. The agreements entail a 10-year commitment, with Sonnedix set to provide Statkraft with a combined 48 gigawatt-hours/year of solar electricity.
The solar portfolio comprises two plants, with a total capacity of 34MW, and is currently undergoing construction in the region of Lazio, located in west-central Italy. This collaboration represents the second venture between Sonnedix and Statkraft in Italy, as well as their third joint effort within Europe. In July of last year, the two companies signed PPAs for a solar portfolio in Italy, boasting a collective capacity of 22MW.
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Axel Thiemann, the CEO of Sonnedix, expressed his gratitude for the partnership, stating, “Our growth in the Italian market is made feasible by the invaluable collaboration of partners, such as Statkraft, who share our vision for a brighter and sustainable future.” Thiemann further emphasized the company's commitment to expanding operations and reinforcing their role as a reliable renewable energy producer, dedicated to providing green electricity for the communities they serve.
Simon Kornek, the VP South Europe Origination at Statkraft, echoed these sentiments, expressing delight in the continuation of their growth trajectory as a prominent PPA provider in Italy. Kornek also expressed pride in serving as a dependable partner for Sonnedix.
Sonnedix has been actively operating in Italy since 2010, boasting a capacity of over 2GW across projects in various stages of development, construction, and operation throughout the country.
