Qair appoints SIREOS for construction of 24.2MWp Castellammare solar project in Sicily

Renewable energy company Qair Group has commenced construction of the 24.2MWp Castellammare solar photovoltaic project in Sicily, Italy. Announced on 5 November 2026, the development represents a further step in Qair's expansion in the Italian renewable energy market. The project involves the construction of a solar power plant that will generate electricity from sunlight and contribute to increasing Italy's renewable energy generation capacity.

To deliver the project, Qair has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with SIREOS, which will undertake the engineering, procurement and construction activities. The project has also secured financial backing through a financing agreement with Crédit Agricole. These agreements establish the main delivery and financing arrangements required to move the development into the construction phase.

The Castellammare solar plant is expected to achieve its Commercial Operation Date (COD) in July 2027. Once operational, the facility will contribute to Italy's electricity supply through solar energy, supporting the country's efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources. The project forms part of Qair's wider renewable energy portfolio in Italy, which includes approximately 1.5GW of wind, solar and renewable hydrogen projects. The company is also advancing a pipeline of 2.3GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects aimed at addressing electricity grid congestion challenges and supporting the integration of renewable energy into the power network.

Qair has been operating in Italy since 2019, with offices in Potenza and Milan. Its existing operational assets include a 12.5MW wind farm in Garessio, Piedmont, and a 9MW solar power plant in Marrubiu, Sardinia. The company is further expanding its presence through projects under development, including a 54MW solar power plant in Montalto di Castro, Lazio. The Castellammare development therefore represents another addition to Qair's growing portfolio and its long-term commitment to Italy's energy transition.