Parapet will build over 80 Mwp in PV in Romania and Italy for Alerion

Parapet teams will install approximately 120,000 bifacial photovoltaic modules mounted on single-axis tracking structures, covering a total area of 110 hectares, the equivalent of about 150 football fields. For most of these power plants, the completion of installation works is estimated for next year.

One of the photovoltaic sites installed by Parapet for Alerion in Sant'Agata, Italy, will be connected to an existing 20 MW wind farm, creating a hybrid energy project that combines both solar and wind technologies. It is the third hybrid project in the Parapet portfolio, aimed at maximizing energy yield and enhancing grid stability.

“Through this extended partnership with Alerion, we are consolidating a long-standing collaboration and marking a new stage in our evolution as a regional EPC contractor. We now have the internal capability to deliver complete renewable projects — from site setup to commissioning and grid connection. This is a natural step forward, driven by the strengthening of our teams and the development of our technical capacity, both in our Romanian offices and across Parapet’s international branches. We expect a significant expansion of our portfolio in Italy and Germany, while continuing to grow our presence in Romania”, said Andrada Moldovan, CEO of Parapet.

“Romania has become one of the most dynamic renewable markets in Europe and we see great potential for growth here both in photovoltaics and wind capacities. By combining local expertise with our experience in developing and managing green energy assets, we aim to contribute to the region’s transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system” said Josef Gostner, CEO at Alerion Clean Power.

In total, the photovoltaic plants are expected to generate over 150 GWh of green electricity per year, most of them will be fed into the national grids in Romania and Italy. These facilities will help reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 45,000 tons annually. 

Following the opening of its Italian branch, Parapet has signed contracts worth approximately EUR 5 million and has expanded operations across six regions: Umbria, Lazio, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Campania, and Piedmont. In addition to construction contracts for renewable power plants, Parapet’s Italian teams have successfully completed several pull-out testing campaigns, essential for correctly sizing PV plant foundations. These tests assessed soil bearing capacity, optimized installation depth, and analyzed pile behavior under mechanical stress. The use of digitized equipment provided precise results, improving structural design and boosting the energy efficiency of the plants.