Spain-based Gonvarri Solar Steel will supply 73 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar trackers for what is set to become Italy’s largest agrivoltaic project, the company said in a statement on Monday.
The installation, located in the southern region of Campania, is being developed under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan and will combine solar power generation with ongoing agricultural use.
Solar Steel said the project is expected to serve as a reference point for dual land use in Europe’s clean energy transition, integrating photovoltaic technology with intensive farming practices.
“This is a pivotal step forward for Solar Steel in the agrivoltaics landscape,” the company’s engineering team said. “It aligns with our strategy to develop technology that supports both clean energy production and sustainable agriculture.”
The company will supply its single-axis 1P trackers, which it said are designed to meet the specific demands of agrivoltaic sites. Features include increased spacing for airflow, crop maintenance, and the movement of agricultural machinery.
The trackers will also incorporate structural elements to protect crops throughout the year, the company added.
Solar Steel will oversee multiple phases of the project, including manufacturing, logistics, commissioning, and long-term monitoring and maintenance. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months.
The development reflects growing interest in agrivoltaics, a dual-use approach that allows land to be used simultaneously for energy production and farming—a model gaining traction across Europe as countries seek to balance energy security with agricultural resilience
