Octopus has unveiled a new investment into Italy‘s rooftop solar sector, partnering with local solar developer Coralsun to build 150 MW of new solar projects. Octopus Energy plans to invest €1 billion (£830m) earmarked for renewable energy projects by 2030.

The collaboration will focus on installing solar panels on the rooftops of hundreds of businesses, particularly targeting energy-intensive commercial and industrial SMEs, including logistics centres and manufacturers.