EIB, Societe Generale Provide EUR 153 Million Financing for 137 MW Solar Project in Sicily, Italy
European Investment Bank and Societe Generale have signed a EUR 153 million deal to finance a 137 MW solar project in Sicily, Italy, to be developed by Peridot Solar. The project is expected to be operational by mid-2027 and is expected to generate 256 GWh annually and cut around 85,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
April 13, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
Once operational, the plant is expected to generate around 256 GWh of renewable electricity per year – enough to power nearly 100,000 households while avoiding some 85,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, compared with fossil fuel-based power generation.
The project will be developed and operated by Peridot Solar, a FitzWalter Capital portfolio company specialising in photovoltaic plants and energy storage systems across Europe. FWC Solar (HOLDCO) Italy II s.r.l., the project company controlled by Peridot, is the beneficiary of the EUR 70 million EIB loan supporting the investment. The plant will be built under a fully permitted, construction-ready project and will include a 5 km underground 30 kV connection line to a new 30/220 kV substation, currently under development. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2026, with commercial operation expected by mid-2027.
“Accelerating the production of renewable energy is essential to reduce emissions, strengthen Europe’s energy security and ensure a resilient and competitive economy. With this new investment in Sicily, the EIB is supporting Italy’s green transition while contributing to regional development and to the European Union’s REPowerEU objectives. Sand Solar demonstrates how the EIB’s stable, long-term financing can accelerate high-impact clean energy projects and attract private investment,” said EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti.
“This transaction underscores Societe Generale’s ability to execute its mandates swiftly while maintaining the highest banking and sustainability standards. We are pleased to have worked with Peridot Solar and the EIB to finance this 137 MW greenfield photovoltaic plant, supporting the delivery of new renewable capacity within an ambitious timeframe. It is an excellent example of how strong sponsors and aligned financial partners can work together to make tangible progress in the energy transition,” said Enrico Chiapparoli, Country Head in Italy for Societe Generale.
“We are proud to collaborate with the EIB and Societe Generale on the development of Sand Solar, a 137 MW photovoltaic plant which, supported by a solid long-term financing structure, will increase renewable energy production in Sicily. The project will significantly reduce CO₂ emissions, while further strengthening Peridot Solar’s role as a key partner in Italy’s energy transition,” said Javier Rubio, CEO of Peridot Solar.
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