Axpo to build second 30MW Alpine solar park in Europe

Axpo is all set to build a second 30MW Alpine solar park in Europe.

The Swiss developer will build a Ovra Solara Rueun solar project on Alp da Rueun in Switzerland. The project has planned for installation over an area of around 500,000 square metres. The plant is likely to produce around 44GWh of renewable power.

The latest development followed after the company proposed to build the 15MW Ovra Solara Camplauns ground-mounted system in the canton of Graubünden.

The developer further shared that the Ovra Solara Camplauns site will be spread at an area of 200,000 square metres. The project is expected to produce 22GWh of electricity annually.

According to the company, “the second project forms part of the company’s ambition to generate a total of around 66GWh of sustainable electricity in Ilanz/Glion the region.”

It further stated that the project will address the electricity needs of over 14,000 households.

Head of Axpo Solar Switzerland Oliver Hugi, was quoted in a statement, “Our outstanding partnership with the municipality of Ilanz/Glion marks another key step in our solar offensive and for the energy transition in Switzerland.”

Meanwhile, the region’s mayor, Marcus Beer, remarked, “With these plants, we are increasing energy security in Switzerland, adding value to the region and bringing the community long-term income for the municipal treasury.”

Axpo informed that it is likely to begin the construction of the plants in 2025, while the partial commissioning is likely to take place at the end of 2025.