Sonnedix, a global renewable energy company with a total installed capacity of around 12GW, has secured 7.9TWh of contracts in Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 mechanism, accounting for approximately 11.7% of the total volume awarded under the scheme. This outcome represents a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion and strengthening position within the Italian energy market.
The Energy Release mechanism, established by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security in Italy, is designed to support energy-intensive consumers by enabling access to stable and competitively priced electricity. The scheme plays an important role in enhancing energy affordability and security while also supporting the broader transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
Sonnedix’s success in this mechanism comes at a time of strong operational momentum in Italy. The company has recently surpassed 1GW of operating solar capacity in the country and continues to expand its footprint through both new developments and the optimisation of its existing portfolio. A key focus area is the hybridisation of assets through the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enhance grid flexibility and improve the reliability of renewable energy supply. Among these developments is an 18MW / 4-hour co-located storage project currently under construction in Sicily, reflecting the company’s growing investment in storage-enabled renewable infrastructure.
In addition to its performance in the Energy Release 2.0 scheme, Sonnedix has also achieved strong results in recent Italian renewable energy auctions and competitive programmes. The company has secured contracts for approximately 670 MW of solar capacity under the FER X auction framework, along with an additional 10 MW awarded under a programme aligned with the European Union’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). These achievements further reinforce its long-term development pipeline in the country.
Commenting on the milestone, Sonnedix CEO Axel Thiemann highlighted that the result reflects the strength of the company’s Italian portfolio and the commitment of its teams. He noted that the outcome demonstrates Sonnedix’s ability to consistently deliver competitively priced and reliable renewable energy solutions for energy-intensive customers, while contributing meaningfully to Italy’s energy transition through participation in innovative market mechanisms.
Mario Volpe, Representative Director for Sonnedix in Italy, also emphasised the significance of the achievement, stating that it strengthens the company’s position in the Italian market as it works toward accelerating renewable energy deployment. He noted that following the recent milestone of surpassing 1GW of operating capacity, Sonnedix is now on track to reach 2GW by 2028.
He further added that the awarded volume reflects the technical quality of the company’s portfolio and the strategic location of its assets, which support ongoing hybridisation efforts and improve overall system flexibility. Overall, the results underline Sonnedix’s growing role in Italy’s renewable energy landscape, as well as its strategic focus on scaling solar generation, integrating storage technologies, and supporting the country’s broader decarbonisation and energy security objectives.
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