BCR finances €18.5 million solar park for Alerion

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BCR has provided financing of €18.5 million to the Italian group Alerion Clean Power for constructing a photovoltaic plant with a 35 MW installed capacity in Călărași County. The investment loan granted by BCR matures in 2040, while the total cost of developing the solar park is €26.8 million.

"At BCR, we are committed to supporting the communities we serve and remain a reliable partner for projects promoting clean energy and sustainable growth. Through our collaboration with the Alerion Group, we discovered a visionary team dedicated to the clean energy transition. We are pleased to jointly contribute to projects enhancing Romania's energy security," stated Bogdan Dima, Regional Corporate Director at BCR.

"This project marks another significant milestone in Alerion's strategy to expand our renewable energy portfolio across Europe," said Josef Gostner, Chairman & CEO of Alerion Clean Power S.p.A. "We are delighted to strengthen our position in Romania, a country offering considerable opportunities for renewable energy development. BCR's support reflects confidence in our vision and reinforces our dedication to achieving a sustainable energy future."

Alerion Clean Power, a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, primarily generates electricity from wind energy and operates projects in Italy, Spain, Romania, and Bulgaria. In Romania, the Italian group has developed several wind parks, notably in Aușeu-Borod, Vrani, Jimbolia, and Sânnicolau Mare.

In 2024, Alerion Group began operations at two new photovoltaic plants in Periș, Romania, each with an installed capacity of approximately 6 MWp and an estimated annual output of around 19 GWh.

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