The top PV and ESS supplier in the world, Jinko Solar, has announced that it would provide panels for new agrivoltaic facilities in Italy that will be constructed by Esapro and have a combined capacity of about 50 MWp.
With a mutual partnership spanning over 15 years, Orchidea SPA, a Group company that also includes KB Development, a leader in technical advisory, has fully entrusted ESAPRO, one of the EPC operators with many years of consolidated experience in the solar photovoltaic sector, with the construction of these 8 agrivoltaic plants, which will have a total capacity of approximately 50 MW.
In terms of combining sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, this initiative is a significant advancement that will help Italy achieve its decarbonization and sustainability objectives.
Utilizing several kinds of Jinko Solar’s most recent generation Tiger Neo modules—specifically, 590W, 595W, and 720W—which are known for their exceptional efficiency and dependability, the plants will be dispersed throughout Veneto, Campania, and Calabria. The project is a component of the latest generation of sophisticated 2.1 agrivoltaic plants, which are made to produce as much energy as possible without sacrificing the underlying agricultural operations.
The Algebris Green Transition Fund, a private equity fund run by Algebris Investments, owns and controls ESAPRO. Thanks to its proficiency in the design and management of large-scale systems, it has established itself as a major player in the Italian solar industry with more than 600 MW of designed and operated plants.
“We are thrilled to contribute to this innovative project that combines advanced technology with environmental sustainability,” stated Andrea Giarolo, Country Manager of Jinko Solar. “Our mission is to support the energy transition by providing efficient and reliable solutions and this project is a perfect example.”
“Our relationship with Jinko Solar continues to strengthen,” commented Giorgio Menaldo, CEO of Esapro. “The design and construction of these innovative plants demonstrate that we are ready to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities that the energy transition will bring in the upcoming years.”
