The seven solar energy plants will be scattered across 63 hectares of land will and each will range in output from 1 to 3.5 megawatts of solar energy. The plants will be built in the municipalities of Cerami, Licata, Caltanissetta, Calamanoci, Mussomeli, and Cammarata.
The plants will utilize both SunPower's solar panels and TO Tracker systems to move with the sun during the day while requiring half the land that a fixed-panel would require.
"High-efficiency SunPower technology at these sites will minimize land use and maximize the amount of reliable, emission-free solar power generated per hectare, which is one of the priorities of Veronagest and the Sicily region," said SunPower Vice President Gian Maria Ferrero. "This is the largest solar project to be financed in Italy this year, which underscores financier confidence in SunPower's technology and experience."
Construction on the plants is expected to get underway shortly and be finished by September, adding 50 jobs in the process.
SunPower currently has more than 200 megawatts of solar energy plants operating around the world, including the largest plant in Italy, a 24 megawatt plant in Montaltodi Castro.
