Recurrent Energy to Bolster its Italian Clean Energy Portfolio with €50 Million Euro Facility from the European Investment Bank
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Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), has secured a €50 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development and construction of a solar energy portfolio in Italy. This 5-year term facility aligns with the EIB's priorities on Renewable Energy, Climate Action, and Social and Economic Cohesion.
The transaction strengthens Recurrent Energy's position in Italy's clean energy transition and supports Europe's goals for reduced emissions and increased energy independence. Recurrent Energy has been expanding its presence in Italy since 2017 and recently inaugurated a 51 MW solar PV project in Sicily. The company currently has a pipeline in EMEA that includes 10.3 GWp in Solar PV and 32.8 GWh in battery energy storage.
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- Secured €50 million loan from European Investment Bank
- Strengthens position in Italy's clean energy transition
- Recently inaugurated 51 MW solar PV project in Sicily
- Pipeline in EMEA includes 10.3 GWp in Solar PV and 32.8 GWh in battery energy storage
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The loan, a
Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, commented, "We are excited to extend our banking relationship with such an entity as the EIB. This transaction is a pivotal step toward our goal of becoming one of the largest Independent Power Producers (IPPs) globally. It aligns with our commitment to fostering a more sustainable economy in
Recurrent Energy has been expanding its presence in
About Recurrent Energy
Recurrent Energy is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and functions as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business. Additional details are available at http://www.recurrentenergy.com/.
About Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in
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