Schletter Group Delivers 96 MWp Ground-Mounted Solar Project In Italy

Solar mounting solutions provider Schletter Group has completed a 96 MWp ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) project near Udine in northern Italy, marking a significant milestone in its expanding Italian portfolio.

Developed in collaboration with EPC contractor EnValue Solar and with project development and supervision by MSE Solar, the installation ranks among the largest ground-mounted PV plants in the region.

“Italy has been an important and steadily growing market for us for many years, with high technical and regulatory requirements,” said Fabian Madl, Key Account Manager at Schletter Group. “Projects of this scale demand robust structural engineering, certified material quality, and reliable supply chains — areas where we were able to leverage our core strengths.”

156,700 Modules

The solar park, located a few kilometres from Udine, comprises approximately 156,700 modules installed across a 75-hectare site. The project deploys Schletter’s FS Duo ground-mounted system, a two-post steel structure engineered for large, multi-row module configurations. Three modules are mounted vertically per structure, optimising land use while maintaining structural stability and enabling faster installation timelines.

The system incorporates driven foundations made of hot-dip galvanised steel and specialised Z-purlins to enhance durability and long-term performance.

Structural integrity was a critical focus, given the seismic classification of parts of northern Italy. The project required approval from an independent structural engineer due to earthquake load considerations. As a result, the design was developed using higher safety factors than typically applied to PV projects in Italy.

German EPC Contractor 

“From the planning phase, it was clear that elevated safety margins would be necessary,” Madl said. “We aligned the structural design with regional requirements early on and worked closely with the independent engineer, local authorities, and EnValue Solar throughout the verification process.”

Schletter Group has maintained a longstanding partnership with German EPC contractor EnValue Solar and plans to further expand its footprint in Italy.

Beyond conventional ground-mounted projects, the company is also targeting growth in the country’s rapidly expanding agri-PV segment. “Italy is currently experiencing dynamic development in agri-PV,” Madl added. “We offer a comprehensive portfolio for this market and are in close dialogue with project developers and investors.”

Schletter’s agri-PV solutions include fixed elevated systems as well as single-axis tracker systems with ground clearances exceeding 2.1 metres.

About Schletter Group

Schletter Group is a global manufacturer of photovoltaic mounting systems made from aluminium and steel. The company supplies mounting solutions for rooftops, façades, and ground-mounted solar installations, supported by a worldwide network of manufacturing, sales, and service subsidiaries.