The operation was led by Banco BPM as global coordinator, in a pool with UniCredit, BPER Corporate & Investment Banking , Crédit Agricole Italia, Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata, and Mediocredito Centrale.

PLT energia, a leading Italian renewable energy operator controlled by PLT holding (Tortora family), announces that it has secured €159.1 million in project financing through its subsidiary, PLT Res 2 S.r.l., to support the acquisition and refinancing of a portfolio of six ground-mounted photovoltaic plants located in Piedmont and Sicily, with a total capacity of approximately 165 MWp.
The financing was arranged as a syndicated project finance facility led by Banco BPM, which acted as global coordinator, bookrunner, and facility agent. UniCredit, BPER Corporate & Investment Banking, and Crédit Agricole Italia acted as mandated lead arrangers; while Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata and Mediocredito Centrale participated as lead arrangers.

Stefano Marulli, CEO of PLT energia, commented: "This transaction represents a further strategic step in the Group's growth path and confirms the solidity of our business plan. The support and trust of leading financial institutions are fundamental to us, further strengthening our ability to make a concrete contribution to the country's energy transition."

The PLT energia Group has reached an installed capacity of 375 MW by 2025, with an additional 150 MW currently in an advanced stage of construction. Furthermore, it maintains a development pipeline of approximately 3.4 GW, of which 600 MW has already received authorization.

In connection with the transaction, the financial institutions were assisted by Advant NCTM as legal counsel.
PLT energia was supported by Rothschild & Co as financial advisor, Bonelli Erede as legal advisor, Fichtner as technical advisor, PwC as model auditor, and Rossi Rossi & Partners as legal and tax advisor in relation to the financing hedging arrangements.