Statkraft opens first solar park in Italy - announces agreement for more solar parks
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(Rome, 11 March 2010) Today, Norwegian power generator Statkraft opens its first
solar power plant, Casale in Aprilia, Italy. Statkraft also announces an
agreement with Siemens Energy to build more solar power plants in Italy.
With a total capacity of 3.3 MW and an annual power production of 4.5 GWh, the
Casale solar park will supply approximately 1200 Italian households with
renewable energy.
"Developing solar power is part of our strategy to maintain Statkraft's role as
Europe's largest renewable energy company", said Bård Mikkelsen, President and
CEO of Statkraft.
Statkraft also announces today an exclusive framework agreement with Siemens
Energy to build up to 40 MW new solar power capacity in Italy during 2010. The
agreement covers Statkraft's project pipeline in Italy and construction of the
next solar plant is expected to commence in spring 2010.
Following a comprehensive procurement process involving a number of suppliers,
Statkraft has chosen Siemens Energy as an exclusive EPC contractor in Italy. As
Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractor, Siemens will handle
engineering, project management and turnkey construction of the photovoltaic
plants. Siemens will also be responsible for operation and maintenance for the
first five years.
"Siemens Energy is a highly competent partner, securing our ability to build
several solar parks in parallel and reach the target of commissioning new solar
parks before the end of 2010. The time schedule is of great importance, due to
the uncertainty regarding future support schemes for solar power," says Olav
Hetland, senior vice president solar power in Statkraft.
"After successful execution of the Casale project for Statkraft, we are
continuing our cooperation with the implementation of further solar energy
projects in Italy," said René Umlauft, CEO of the Renewable Energy Division of
Siemens Energy.
Statkraft's goal is to develop 75 MW of solar power generating capacity by
2012. The geographical focus is Italy, Spain and France, based on high solar
radiation and established support schemes.
Statkraft is Europe's largest renewable energy company. The group develops and
generates hydropower, wind power, gas power, solar power and district heating,
and is a major player on the European power exchanges. Statkraft also develops
marine energy, osmotic power and other innovative energy solutions. In 2009
Statkraft posted gross operating revenues of EUR 2.9 billion. The group employs
3,400 staff in more than 20 countries.
For further information, please contact:
Torbjørn Steen, international spokesperson, corporate communications, Statkraft
AS
Tel.: +47 24 06 72 28/ +47 911 66 888
[HUG#1392774]
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