Elgin, one of Europe’s leading independent power producers, backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) since 2024, has announced the acquisition of its sixth project in Italy. Located in Belvedere di Aquileia (Udine), in Friuli Venezia Giulia, the project has a total planned capacity of 72 MW. The agreement will enable the project, which has an estimated investment value of €46 million, to progress towards submission for planning by Elgin’s co-development partner.
The project will comprise a 57 MW agrivoltaic plant and a 15 MW battery energy storage system (BESS), which will help to ensure more flexible control of the energy produced and optimise its feed-in to the grid.
The proposed design will incorporate elevated solar modules and monitoring technologies to minimise the impact on the land and optimise existing agricultural activities, making the most of the area’s productive potential whilst generating sustainable energy.
The project forms part of Elgin’s wider development strategy in Italy, which focuses on expanding its portfolio of renewable energy projects that integrate generation with energy storage systems. As the growing adoption of renewable energy sources makes it increasingly important to manage energy availability and security over time, BESS systems will play a crucial role. Elgin is committed to developing projects across the country, with the ambition of reaching over 3 GW of capacity by 2030.
Dermot Kelleher, CEO of Elgin, said: “This agreement marks another important step in Elgin’s growth in Italy and reflects our confidence in the long-term opportunities within the market. As Italy continues to expand its renewable energy capacity, the ability to combine generation with storage will be increasingly important in delivering a more flexible and resilient energy system. Projects like Belvedere di Aquileia demonstrate how we are putting that approach into practice, developing renewable energy infrastructure that supports Italy’s energy ambitions while making productive use of agricultural land.”
The project will now progress towards the planning submission stage, with Elgin working alongside its co-development partner to advance the necessary development and approval processes.
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