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Paris & Milan, 5 November 2026 – Renewable energy company Qair announces the construction start of the Castellammare solar project, a 24.2 MWp photovoltaic plant located in Sicily, Italy. This initiative marks a new milestone in Qair’s development in one of its key European markets.
The project follows the signing of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with SIREOS and a financing agreement with Crédit Agricole. With the Commercial Operation Date (COD) expected in July 2027, Castellammare represents a tangible advancement in Italy’s renewable energy capacity.
Qair’s portfolio in Italy includes 1.5 GW of wind, solar, and renewable hydrogen projects, alongside an advanced pipeline of 2.3 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects to address grid congestion challenges.
The Castellammare project exemplifies Qair’s ability to transform Italy’s renewable potential into tangible production capacity, reinforcing the country’s energy sovereignty. This agreement marks a further step in Qair’s strategy to focus on Europe and its core markets, delivering concrete results in line with its roadmap.
"Launching Castellammare is an important milestone in the execution of our strategy in Europe. Italy is one of our key markets, and this project demonstrates our ability to deliver on our commitments."
Charles Lhermitte
Chief Operating Officer at Qair Group
About Qair in Italy
Qair has been operating in Italy since 2019, with offices in Potenza and Milan. The company currently operates a 12.5 MW wind farm in Garessio, Piedmont, and a 9 MW solar power plant in Marrubiu, Sardinia.
Building on these successes, Qair is expanding its Italian portfolio with new projects currently under development, including a 54 MW solar power plant in Montalto di Castro (Lazio).
Through its growing presence in Italy, Qair aims to be a long-term partner in the country’s energy transition, supporting regional development and promoting innovation, sustainability and the creation of local value.
About Qair
Qair is an independent renewable energy company developing, financing, building, and operating solar, wind, storage and green hydrogen production assets.
With 1.7 GW of operational capacity and over 1 GW under construction or in financing, the Group, comprising 800 employees, is developing an additional 28 GW pipeline in 20 countries across Europe, Latin America and Africa. Our ambition is to become an independent leader in responsible energy.
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