French energy producer Voltalia has secured 68 megawatts of solar projects through the FERX tender in Italy. These projects will benefit from a guaranteed purchase tariff for a period of 20 years, ensuring long-term revenue predictability for the company. Operating in Milan since 2019 and Agrigento since 2022, the company continues to structure its investments in the country through a combined solar and storage pipeline exceeding 500 megawatts.
Contractual stability and growth leverage
The award covers four authorised photovoltaic projects under the FERX mechanism, designed to support renewable electricity generation in Italy through long-term contracts. This regulatory framework enables Voltalia to expand its contracted installed capacity, which already exceeds 100 megawatts. The 20-year contractual model provides a strategic foundation for fundraising and investment security.
The planned solar plants are expected to generate energy equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 110,000 people, according to technical estimates provided by the company. Voltalia currently operates 24 megawatts in Italy, partly through its subsidiary Helexia, which is active in self-generation and energy efficiency projects.
Targeted deployment in the Italian market
Italy represents a major growth axis for Voltalia, as the country has set a target of 52 gigawatts of installed solar capacity by 2030. The company aims to increase its participation in this trajectory through continued investments in development, construction, and operation of new projects, while pursuing a strategy of local integration.
Robert Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Voltalia, stated: “By securing 68 megawatts in the FERX tender in Italy, Voltalia demonstrates its ability to develop and deliver efficient renewable energy projects.”
