BayWa r.e. Sells 14.2 MW Solar Portfolio In Italy To NetOn Power, Boosting Industrial Clean Energy

BayWa r.e. and its Italian subsidiary BayWa r.e. Power Solutions have completed the sale of a portfolio of commercial and industrial solar projects to NetOn Power, a company that provides distributed energy solutions for the industrial sector. The portfolio includes four photovoltaic (PV) projects located in different parts of Italy. The solar assets are installed on rooftop and carport structures at commercial and industrial sites. Together, the four projects have a total installed capacity of 14.2 megawatts peak (MWp). The portfolio consists of two solar plants that are already operational and two additional projects that are classified as Ready-to-Build (RTB), meaning they have completed the required development stages and are prepared to begin construction.

This sale is part of BayWa r.e.’s ongoing strategy to strengthen and optimise its renewable energy portfolio across Europe. By developing high-quality renewable energy projects and transferring them to experienced operators, the company aims to support the continued growth of clean energy infrastructure and contribute to the broader transition toward more sustainable energy systems. The commercial and industrial solar market in Italy has expanded rapidly in recent years. Many businesses are increasingly investing in solar power to lower their electricity expenses and reduce carbon emissions. At the same time, there has been growing interest in distributed energy solutions, which allow companies to generate electricity directly at or near their facilities rather than relying entirely on centralised power generation.

Francesca Manso, Managing Director of BayWa r.e. Power Solutions in Italy, explained that the transaction represents an important development for the company’s Power Solutions activities in the country. She noted that the company is pleased to see the portfolio move forward under the ownership of NetOn Power and expressed confidence that the projects will support the company’s growth while continuing to contribute to the wider energy transition. For NetOn Power, the acquisition strengthens its role in providing onsite energy solutions for industrial clients. By expanding its portfolio of solar installations, the company aims to help businesses reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and support the decarbonisation of the industrial sector in Italy.

According to Alberto Martin Rivals, Chief Executive Officer of NetOn Power, and Rosario Bisbiglia, the company’s Country Manager for Italy, the transaction is a valuable addition to NetOn Power’s growing onsite power purchase agreement (PPA) portfolio. They stated that the deal strengthens the company’s role as a long-term energy partner for industrial customers and supports its broader expansion plans. NetOn Power has set an ambitious goal to develop around 600 megawatts of self-consumption commercial and industrial photovoltaic capacity across Italy and Spain over the next five years.

The newly acquired solar projects are expected to play an important role in helping the company move closer to that target while expanding the use of clean and locally generated electricity in the industrial sector. Overall, the transaction reflects the increasing momentum of the commercial and industrial solar market in Southern Europe. By developing and transferring renewable energy projects, companies such as BayWa r.e. and NetOn Power continue to support the growth of distributed solar generation and contribute to long-term efforts to reduce carbon emissions and expand renewable energy use across the region.