Italy is becoming fertile ground for the advancement of clean energy, and RWE is stepping on the gas. The company has doubled its wind and solar generation capacity under construction in the country, reaching a total of 235 megawatts (MW). This figure includes 112 MW that began construction in 2025 and another 123 MW to be added in 2026.
New developments driven by RWE
Among the projects planned for 2026 is the onshore Alas wind farm in Sardinia, which will feature ten 6.6 MW wind turbines, totaling 66 MW. Also that year, construction will begin on the Ponte Valentino 1 and 2 solar plants in Campania, with a combined capacity of 19 MWac spread across 25 hectares with more than 32,000 solar modules.
In parallel, RWE continues to strengthen its commitment to agrivoltaic technology. Four new plants are being built with a combined capacity of 38.2 MWac. These facilities—Acquafredda 2 in Campania, Enna and Carcitella in Sicily, and Cava in Calabria—will enable efficient coexistence between agricultural production and energy generation. The elevated, steeply tilted structures will facilitate sheep grazing and protect crops from adverse weather conditions.
Energy for thousands of Italian households
Once operational, the projects currently underway will supply more than 190,000 Italian households with clean energy. In total, 26 wind turbines and around 127,000 solar modules will be installed. The company also plans to soon begin construction of the Serra Giannina wind farm in Basilicata, with six turbines and a capacity of 42 MW.
With 17 wind farms in operation and an installed capacity of 589 MW, RWE continues to consolidate its role as a benchmark in renewable energy in Italy. The company not only builds, but also develops, operates, and markets sustainable energy across the country. Its current expansion represents not only business growth, but a tangible contribution to national energy targets.
Likewise, the collection of agricultural and meteorological data at the agrivoltaic plants will help optimize future projects, marking a technology- and sustainability-driven approach.
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